ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.
Wednesday, August 8, 1883, through September 26, 1883.
Wednesday, August 8, 1883, through September 26, 1883.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
The Nicholas Hotel at Cherryvale was wiped out by fire, causing a lossof $8,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
Rev. Father Schoenmakers died at St. Francis College, near Osage City,Kansas, at 4:30 p.m., July 28, 1883, aged about 75 years. Father Schoenmakerswas one of the first settlers of Kansas. In 1847 he established the OsageIndian mission and has been connected with that institution since that time.He was dearly beloved by all classes for his Christian virtue and nobletraits of character.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Wellington Press: P. E. Swem, of Missouri, has been looking overCowley and Sumner Counties the past week looking up a location, and reportsthat he saw a man named Van Ortuck, in western Cowley County, 78 years old,who had raised on his little farm, 430 bushels of wheat, 20 acres of corn,and 10 acres of oats, and the only team he used was a single ox.
[POLITICAL NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
J. S. Hunt will be a candidate for reelection to the office of CountyClerk of Cowley County subject to the action of the Republican NominatingConvention to be held on September 1st, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
JACOB NIXON hereby announces himself a candidate for reelection to theoffice of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subject to the action of theRepublican Nominating Convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We announce the name of J. S. Rash, of Harvey Township, as a candidatefor the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subject to the actionof the Republican Nominating Convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Giles W. Prater, of Walnut Township, announces himself a candidate forSheriff of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominatingcommittee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
L. B. Stone announces himself this week a candidate for reelection tothe office of Treasurer of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republicannominating committee.
[CREEK INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
Indian Inspector Henry Ward has been directed to serve on the commissionto settle the differences between the two factions of the Creek Indians.He fills the vacancy on the commission caused by Representative Haskell'sillness.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
The commissioner of Indian Affairs addressed a letter to Senator co*ke,Texas, requesting him to act with Gens. Fisk and Whittlesley, chairman andsecretary respectively of the Board of Indian Commissioners, in bringingabout a settlement of existing difficulties between opposing factions inthe Creek Indian Nation. Both factions appealed to the Interior Depart-ment for aid in securing a peaceful arrangement of their difficulties, butthere being no fund at the disposal of the department to pay the expensesof special commissioners, Gens. Fisk and Whittlesley have been requestedto act as two of the commission.
[PAYNE AND HIS BOOMERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
The Wichita Eagle received intelligence from Red Fork, IndianTerritory, the present headquarters of the Oklahoma Invaders, under dateof August 2, which says that at that time there were about 600 people locatedat that point. The Eagle informant on the frontier writes that theofficers at Ft. Reno have orders to let the settlers remain, or at leastthat is the impression of the settlers.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Read Howard Bros. Specials this week.
Fruit Cans at Howard Bros.
GUNS. An elegant line of Breech loading shot guns now on hand of thecelebrated makers Parker, Remington, Bonehill, Colt, and Scott. Call andexamine them if you want a good weapon at a reasonable price. Howard Bros.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Motto of the chiropodist"I came, I saw, I corn-cured."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Upward and heavenward still goes the new M. E. Church tower.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Oklahoma has been the principal topic for the past week on our streets.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Manly Capron is now occupying his residence in the northwest part ofthe city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Peter Pearson supplies the furniture for the new addition to the LelandHouse.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Pate, of Bolton Township, August 2nd, a daughter.
Herman Godehard reported yesterday at Denver and says he's coming homepretty soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
R. J. Maxwell is down sick with a bilious attack. We hope to see himaround again soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kroenert arrived in our city last Thursday and at presentare guests of the Leland.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
DIED. In this city last Wednesday, August 1st, 1883, the infant daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Childers.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Saunders is cutting and bailing hay near the head of Bodoc Creekfor the purpose of shipping to Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Duncan & Magill are putting up, in fact have completed, anew bake oven at the back of their store building.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. DeBruce has purchased Cap. Rarick's property in the northwest partof the city and last week moved therein.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We learn that Abe Steinberger will shortly assume control of the HowardJournal, he having become its proprietor.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The Police Docket for the past week shows but one case, that of F. Coolidgefor a breach of the peace. Fined $5 and costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Deputy Marshals McIntire and Rarick came in Sunday from the Territorywith three prisoners charged with selling liquor to Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. W. B. Kirkpatrick starts east today to purchase his fall and winterstock of dry goods, clothing, general supplies, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Agent Miles, of Osage Agency, was in our city last week, on his way homefrom Independence, whither he had been on official business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Puckett, of Kaw Agency, spent several days of thepast week in our city visiting with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Miss Nellie Swarts, of Halstead, Kansas, passed through the city lastSaturday on her way to Geuda Springs, where she goes to visit relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Sheriff Gary was in town yesterday and appointed our city marshal, J.W. Oldham, Deputy Sheriff. No better selection could have been made.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. A. N. Bell, of Maple City, was in our town last Saturday and calledupon us.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Geuda Springs now has a lodge of Odd Fellows. It was established lastSaturday night and starts out with a membership of about twenty-five.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The lessees of the Cheyenne and Arapaho country last week purchased inSt. Louis 150 tons of barbed wire to be used at once for fencing their range.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The telephone wire between the poles on the road to Searing & Mead'smill were burnt so badly by the lightning on last Wednesday that they brokein two.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Capt. Leach, known here in the early days, has a cattle ranch in GreenwoodCounty, and in connection large barns for hay, which he bales and shipsto St. Louis.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have a couple of brand new show cases, filledwith all the latest novelties in gents' neckwear, jewelry, etc. Call andsee them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We received quite a pleasant call from Dr. Bird, of Kaw Agency last week.The Dr. and Mrs. Bird were in the city upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. J.Gilbert.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Ollie Stevenson returned to the city from his westward trip last Friday.He reports having had a way-up time and says he is much improved in healthby his vacation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
S. P. Gould in the post office building is the coolest man in town, anddispenses the biggest, best, coolest, and cheapest summer drinks of allkinds to be had in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Lafe Coombs went over to Geuda Springs last Monday to take charge ofDr. Cutler's drug store and business generally during that gentleman's absencein the East.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
During the recent cool spell the old reliable bakery and grocery establishmentof Herman Godehard was made more charming than ever by a brand new coatof paint.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Frank Waldo, formerly of this place but late of Texas, is visiting hissister, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin. It looks natural to see Frank's smiling countenanceabout again.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Caldwell is now within the charmed telephonic circle and can give backtalk to Hunnewell, Wellington, Winfield, and this point. There are sixteeninstruments already in operation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Irvin French was up from the Territory last Monday and Tuesday, hehaving come to superintend the loading of a train of Indian wagons withsupplies, etc., for themselves.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
U. S. Indian Inspector Ward was in the city Wednesday of last week enroute for Osage Agency. Happening to meet Major Miles in town, the two gentlemendrove together to the Osage Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Frank Stedman, of the gunsmithing firm of Stedman Bros., has receivedan elegant line of new guns, ammunition, gun tools, and everything elsenecessary to a complete sporting outfit.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Deputy U. S. Marshal McIntire has had sixteen criminal cases from theTerritory before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall in the past sixty days. Thisis a good showing for George as an officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Dr. Porter, of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois, was in our citylast Monday, and favored the TRAVELER with a short call. The Doctor is lookingup a suitable location for the practice of his profession and the stockbusiness, and expresses himself much impressed with the advantages possessedby this section of country.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The contract for putting down the sidewalk in front of the Highland Hallhas been let to Dr. Carlisle, which is a guarantee that a good job willresult. There will be about 900 square feet to lay.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Captain and Mrs. T. C. Bird left last Monday for Iowa, where they goto visit relatives and friends at their former home. We wish them a pleasanttime and a safe return to their western home.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart, of this city, on Sunday, August 5,1883, a pair of twin boys, combined weight 16 pounds. Mother and childrenare prospering finely under the care of Dr. R. H. Reed.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We call attention to the "ad" of W. B. Kirkpatrick in thisissue. Although at first sight it may not seem intelligible, it is undoubtedlytrue as the gentleman will prove if you will call upon him at the GreenFront.
W. B. KIRKPATRICK SAYS HE HAS
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Read the new "ad" of Shelden & Speers in this issue. Itoffers special inducements to buyers of light weight clothing in order tomake room for their immense incoming stock of fall and winter goods.
Shelden & Speers. We are going to sell light weight clothing at costfor the next 60 days. We do this in order to make room for our fall andwinter goods and to close out our summer goods, which we do not wish tocarry over. We mean business, and are going to sell these goods at sacrificialprices.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Allen Ayres met with quite a severe accident last week by being struckin the face by a falling timber. The blow caused considerable pain, butluckily no serious damage was done and no ill effects resulted.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Capt. J. S. Hunt announces himself a candidate for reelection to theoffice of County Clerk in this issue. Capt. Hunt has proved an efficientofficer in the past and if reelected, would doubtless continue in well-doing.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Dr. Carlisle, of East Bolton, has had the furnishing of the fine stoneused in the Chilocco Schools, and says he last week fulfilled his contracttherefor. The Doctor has one of the finest stone quarries in this sectionof country.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
A Sunday school picnic will be held in the grove on the Melon farm, nearthe Coburn schoolhouse, on Grouse Creek, on Saturday, August 18th, to whichall Sabbath schools are cordially invited. By order of Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
C. M. Scott brought Ed. Gray up to see the hub Tuesday. After considerableengineering, we secured permission of the Mayor for them to stay in thecity overnight, but they feared trouble and returned on the first train.Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Timmons, who ranches at the head of Mule Creek in Comanche County,last week bought of Mr. Hawkins 55 head of cows and calves for $10 per head.Prices are not getting much lower, it would seem. Barber County Index.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Hardrope, a prominent chief of the Osage Nation, passed to the happyhunting grounds last month, much to the sorrow of the tribe. He was at onetime a scout under Gen. Custer, and is mentioned in the Life of that illustriousIndian fighter.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The celebrated medium, Madam Jenneta, is on Fourth Avenue, first housesouth of the City Scales. She is the seventh daughter from the seventh sonand was born with two veils. She can tell the past and what is to come.Wichita Times.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. G. W. Prater's announcement as a candidate for the office of Sheriffof Cowley County appears in this issue. Mr. Prater is eminently fitted forthe office he seeks and should he receive the nomination, would make a goodshowing at the polls.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
While in Winfield the other day, we saw at the marble shop of W. B. Catona very elegant monument, which he said was to be placed in the Parker Cemeteryto mark the resting place of Mrs. W. H. Harris. We presume it is in positionby this time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The Leland Hotel, under the management of its genial landlord, is rapidlygaining favor with the traveling public, if we may judge from the bus loadsthat are daily participants of its good cheer. "Pat" as a landlordis a success, so say all the "boys on the road."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Those boys who are in the habit of gaining access to the schoolhouseand amusing themselves with cards and other disreputable amusem*nts hadbetter go a little slow for they are known and will be prosecuted if suchcourses are persisted in.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We announce Capt. L. B. Stone, our present treasurer, as a candidatebefore the Repub- lican Convention for the office of County Treasurer. Mr.Stone has proved himself an effi- cient officer and is justly esteemed byall who know him as a man of probity and character.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
There will be a Sunday School picnic and convention held in William'sgrove, Bolton Township, August 14, 1883. All schools and everybody withinreach are invited. Bring your baskets well filled and let us have a pleasanttime. By order of Tp. Association.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The storm of last Wednesday night was unusually severe in our city asfar as the items of thunder and lightning were concerned. The subtle fluidplayed havoc with the telephones and we are informed that the residenceof Rev. I. N. Moorhead was somewhat shaken though not actually struck bya bolt of lightning appearing like a ball of fire, falling vertically tothe ground, which as soon as it came in contact with terra firma, explodedwith a horrible crash.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
R. W. Wood, charged with stealing two ponies, the property of J. T. Grimes,from Sac & Fox agency last winter, was brought before U. S. CommissionerBonsall on the 6th inst., and the case was continued till August 16th, owingto the absence of U. S. Attorney J. R. Hallowell.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We call attention to the new "ad" of Conway Bros. in this issue.These gentlemen have a large and well-selected stock of boots, shoes, clothing,and gents' furnishing goods of the latest and most seasonable styles whichthey will sell as low as the lowest. Give them a call.
NEW STOCK OF Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods just received.AT CONWAY BROS.
[LANDES & BEALL: NEW MILL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Landes & Beall have commenced the construction near theirnew mill, of a large granary over one hundred feet in length, which is calculatedto hold over 20,000 bushels of wheat. The lumber was sold by Mr. Grady ofthe Arkansas City Lumber Yard.
[DAVIS BUILDING: PERRY HOUSE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Work upon the Davis building still progresses, and it is expected willbe completed and ready for occupancy in about a week. Mr. Perry has rentedit and will run a first-class hotel under the style and title of the "PerryHouse." We are glad to welcome Mr. Perry as one of the businessmenof our booming burg.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The announcement of Mr. Jacob Nixon as a candidate for reelection tothe office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County appears in this issue.The gentleman's past record is a sufficient guarantee of what the peoplemay expect in the future should he be reelected to office and he is toowell known to need recommendation at our hands.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday, July 18,1883, by Rev. W. H. Harris, Mr. James Henderson and Miss Mary L. Wright,both of Cowley County, Kansas. The many friends of both bride and groomunite with the TRAVELER in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage onthe sea of matrimony.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Our old friend, M. P. Johnson, spent three days of the past week in thecity attending to stock biz and shaking hands with the boys. Mote has astock ranch near Cedarvale, where he is at present holding stock and atwhich place the TRAVELER will make him a weekly call.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
"Mode" Johnson, known throughout Kansas and Texas as one ofthe most experienced of stockmen, spent a few days at this place this week.Mr. Johnson has, in addition to his large farm in Texas, two stock rangesin the Territory, and a deeded range of 2,000 acres on Rock Creek, in CowleyCounty, which he is now fencing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
This week W. W. Cook purchased of J. P. Elsea 60 head of two-year-oldsteers at $30 per head, to be delivered August 1st. He also purchased ofJas. Wilson 150 head of ones and twos, half-breeds and natives, at $20 and$30 per head. Also of Lockard and McGrath 75 native two-year-olds for $30per head. Barber County Index.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of James Via, in Bolton Township, on Saturday,August 4th, 1883, Mr. L. E. McMillan to Miss Forest Yourt, both of BoltonTownship. Elder J. M. Via tied the nuptial knot, which we trust may be abond of love indeed as they walk life's thorny path through we hope manyyears of wedded happiness.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Speaking of our townsman, J. B. Nipp, the Burden Enterprise says:"Mr. Nipp is an energetic businessman, an ex-soldier, a true blue Republican,and when he asks the votes of the people, he does so conscious of his owncompetency. Should the convention see fit to nominate Mr. Nipp, we believeit will add strength to the ticket."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
$25 REWARD. Stolen from Arkansas City last Friday morning, August 3rd,a light roan pony, two years old, about 13-1/2 hands high, branded 7 onright hip and sickle on right jaw, white stripe on end of nose, left hindfoot white. The above reward will be paid for its recovery by the undersigned.JOHN C. HART.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Hon. A. J. Pyburn returned from his Harper County trip last Friday andreports being much pleased and surprised by the goodly appearance of thingsin general in that section of the footstool. He says the farmers are makingsubstantial improvements of all kinds, crop prospects cannot be beat anywhere,and consequently everybody is happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Duncan & Magill are now occupying their new store room justnorth of Eddy's drug store. The building has been neatly refitted and nowmakes one of the best business rooms in town. The gentlemanly proprietorshave put in a large and complete stock and are prepared to give their numerouspatrons the best quality of goods at the most reasonable of prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
A very elegant monument has been placed over the grave of the late DavidSleeth in the Parker Cemetery, which takes the form of a column twelve feetin height surmounted by an urn. The base of the monument bears the name,age, and date of death of the sleeper who reposes beneath. The monumentwas supplied by Mr. W. B. Caton, of Winfield, and as a work of art is muchto be admired.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The three men charged with selling liquor to Indians were brought beforeU. S. Commis- sioner Bonsall and waived examination and were held in thesum of $500 each to appear before the U. S. Court at Wichita. One of themen, Patrick Duffey, has given bail, and the others went to Wichita in default.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Last Wednesday Winfield was flooded with tramps, and thoroughbreds atthat, being impudent and independent. Many ladies were scared by these fellowsrunning up to the doors and windows and demanding food and clothing, andtelling what they wanted to eat and drink. An extra police force was puton that evening. Work was offered a number of them, but work was not whatthey wanted. Telegram.
[FAIR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We have received a copy of Premium List, Rules, and Regulations of "FirstAnnual Exhibition of Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association"to be held at Winfield on September 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1883. Quite a largeamount of money will be paid as premiums, and we feel certain that a glorioussuccess awaits our county fair. Lists can be furnished at this office.
[LEASE: GILBERT WITH KAW TRIBE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Big Lease. Last week was consummated the final arrangements between theKaw tribe of Indians and our townsman, T. J. Gilbert, by which the lattergentleman becomes the lessee for ten years of one-half of the Kaw Reservation,a tract of land embracing some 50,000 acres of fine grazing land. This willbe of great benefit to the Indians as they will now realize a rental ofabout $2,100 per year whereas heretofore they have not realized over $300per year from this land. The other half of their reservation will be fencedin and used by the tribe as a stock range. At the meeting of the councilof the tribe to take action on this matter, the following was submitted,which will explain itself.
"Our reasons for asking that this lease be made are: 1st, we donot or cannot occupy it or cultivate it; 2nd, it will effectually keep outobjectionable persons who would otherwise occupy it; 3rd, we will therebyreceive the greatest possible remuneration for use of said tract of land."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. William Graham, of Grouse Creek, onThursday, August 2nd, 1883, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Thomas F. Wright, ofthe Canyon, and Miss Jessie A. Sankey, of Rose Valley. The happy couplehave the best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity, whom with theTRAVELER hope that a long and happy life may be in store for them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
KILLED BY LIGHTNING. Mr. Brandenburg, of Bolton Township, was so unfortunateas to lose by the storm of last Wednesday night, a couple of fine cows,which were struck and instantly killed by the shock of a bolt of lightning.His granary was also considerable injured at the same time.
[CHEROKEE STRIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Notice to Cattlemen. Cattlemen holding ranges on the Cherokee Strip willplease take notice that I, or my legal representative, will be in Caldwellon or about the 5th day of September, 1883, to collect the tax due the CherokeeNation up to the 1st day of October, 1883. D. W. LIPE, Treasurer, CherokeeNation.
[TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Telephone Directory beginning with Number 51, Hilliard & Co. LiveryStable. Ends with No. 82, Shelden & Speers Store.
[APPLICATION FOR PARDON: MILLS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Notice of Application for Pardon. To whom it may concern: Notice is herebygiven that on the 16th day of August, A. D. 1883, I, Robert Mills, willapply to the Governor of the State of Kansas at his office in the city ofTopeka, Kansas, for the pardon of M. David, who was, on the 26th day ofJuly, A. D. 1883, convicted of selling intoxicating liquors in Cowley County,Kansas, without having a druggist's or manufacturer's permit therefore.Robert Mills. Geuda Springs, Kansas, July 31st, A. D. 1883.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
WANTED, 20 good men to work on gravel works. Apply to Pat Franey.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
LOST. A green colored sack coat, southeast of the Industrial school inthe Territory. Had an A. O. U. W. Badge in pocket. Finder will be rewardedby returning to J. G. Shelden, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
NEW STYLES. Among the novelties in Bedroom suits this season at Pearson'sFurniture Store are the new style toilet washstands. They are elegant. Calland see them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Merino Sheep for Sale. 2,300 head of good grade Merino sheep, all ewesand lambs, for sale cheap. Ranch 9 miles west of Cedarvale. Address S. Phraner.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
CATTLE FOR SALE. I will offer for sale for the next 30 days 600 headof two and three and four year old steers and cows of the S F S brand. Areheld on Lawrence's range on Beaver Creek, 12 miles southeast of Maple City.June 27, 1883. G. Stewart & Co.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Twenty-five telephones have been put up in Caldwell so far.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Eureka is discussing a project of building a line of road from that cityto Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Augusta Gazette: Butler County will this year produce three hundred bushelsof corn for every man, woman, and child in the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Advices from Dodge City say the Texas fever has broken out there amongthe native cattle, and they are dying off in great numbers.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Barbour County Index: A trade was this week consummated by whicha valuable property changed hands. Gregory Eldred & Co., bought of Mayhew& Elsworth, their ranch, range, cattle, saddle horses, wagons, outfits,etc., for the sum of $150,000.
[SANTA FE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe company, in paying its stock dividend,August 15, will use 7564 checks. This shows that the number of stockholdersin this corporation has increased 629 since the last quarter. This dividendis 1-1/2 percent, and it will take $853,601 to pay it.
[POLITICAL NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
T. H. Soward, of Winfield, announces himself as a candidate for officeof Register of Deeds of Cowley County subject to the action of the RepublicanNominating Convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE H. McINTIRE, of Creswell Township,as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Cowley County, subject to theaction of the Republican nominating committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
We are requested to announce Mr. S. P. Strong, of Rock Township, as acandidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County subject tothe Republican county convention, to be held at Winfield September 1st,1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
N. W. Dressie, of Cedar Township, announces himself as a candidate forthe office of Register of Deeds, subject to the action of the Republicannominating convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
H. O. Wooley, of Vernon Township, announces himself as a candidate forSheriff of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominatingconvention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
S. S. Moore, of Silver Creek Township, announces himself a candidatefor election to the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subjectto the action of the Republican nominating convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
N. A. Haight announces himself a candidate for reelection to the officeof County Surveyor of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republicannominating committee.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Wirt Walton thinks he won't be next secretary of State, because he ain'ta railroad man.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Two-cent letter postage begins October 1. The drop-letter rate of postagewill remain unchanged; that is, two cents per half ounce or a fraction thereofat free delivery offices. The portraits on the new postage stamps that comein use are: One-cent, Franklin; two-cent, Jackson; three-cent, Washington;five-cent, Garfield; six-cent, Lincoln; seven-cent, Stanton; ten-cent, Jefferson;twelve-cent, Clay; fifteen-cent, Scott; thirty-cent, Hamilton; ninety-cent,Perry.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
HUTCHINSON, August 13. The city was thrown into a turmoil of excitementyesterday at noon by the murder of a baker named Denger, by one Emmerson,alias Texas Bill. As far as can be learned it was a cold blooded affair.Threats were freely made to lynch him immediately afterwards, but such threatswere not attempted until 11 last night, at which time sixty masked men wentto the jail, hammered down the doors, and would have succeeded in theirundertaking but for the timely arrival of the sheriff and his posse. Althoughbaffled in their first attempt, the lynchers declared they would stringhim up before morning. Emmer- son is credited with having killed severalmen during his lifetime. He is 53 years old.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Editor Traveler: It is with much sadness that I relate the deathof one of our most highly esteemed citizens, Mr. J. D. Harkleroad, who hasbeen suffering for past weeks with a wound received by an accidental shotfrom a horse pistol. A ruling passion hastened his death. While in the absenceof his five nurses, Harkleroad dragged his frail body to the cupboard, andwith an uncontrollable appetite, devoured the contents, in the way of oneham and thirteen hard-boiled goose eggs, and died this morning at 9:30 o'clockin five-beautiful tableaux to slow music. His body will not be buried. Itwill be preserved in alcohol with a tarantula, centipede, and a few hornedtoads, and will be sent to the National Science academy at Philadelphia.BOB SMITH. Silverdale, August 1, 1883.
[RAILROADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Two important decisions have been made by the railroad commissioners;the first being in regard to discriminating rates for track facilities bythe A. T. & S. F., the other of exces- sive charges for the transferof freight by the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita road. In the first,J. J. Hiddleston, of Eudora, was charged two cents more per hundred poundson grain consigned to the Zenith mills at Kansas City, than if consignedto an elevator. The commis- sioners hold that the charge is illegal, andthat while the company is not obliged to furnish side tracks for cars towait upon, they have a right to charge parties for unreasonable delay inloading or unloading. No delay having occurred in Mr. Hiddleston's case,he cannot be charged extra rates. In the second case, G. R. Anderson, ofMohon, was charged five dollars per car by the Missouri Pacific, for switchingcoal over a half mile of track at Ft. Scott, from the junction of the MissouriPacific with the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf of the St. Louis, FortScott & Wichita railway, while for the same services, at the same place,the charge of fifty cents per car is made for the transfer of stock, andone dollar for the transfer of fence posts. The board found that the chargeof five dollars had been made as alleged in the complaint, and that no extrapower or force had been employed by the M. P. to perform the service, inaddition to that of operating the usual freight trains on their line. Thecommission- ers ruled that an amount not to exceed two dollars per car forsuch transfer of coal to be a reasonable and proper charge to make by theM. P. Railroad. Why any more should be charged for transferring a car loadof coal than of live stock or posts, the commissioners failed to say. Journal.
[STORM: DODGE CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
DODGE CITY, KAS., August 9. The most severe storm ever known in thissection struck the town with the ferocity and velocity of a battering ram,the roar of the tornado being deafening and almost beyond belief. Owingto the permanent character of our buildings, the damage was confined tothe destruction of roofs, chimneys, stables, and outhouses, and the movingof buildings from their foundations. The storm was accompanied by the grandestdisplay of lightning ever witnessed by the oldest settler, it being onecontin- uous sheet of blinding flame. The schoolhouse building, a fine two-storybrick structure, was struck, also the large stone dwelling of John Miller,the former being but slightly damaged, the latter to the extent of severalhundred dollars. The entire loss will probably foot up $10,000, dividedinto 200 or more losses. The rain accompanying the storm was very heavy,the water standing over a foot deep on Front street. The wind gauge at thesignal office was blown down when the storm struck us, but good judges estimatethe winds velocity at ninety miles per hour.
[NEW POSTAL RATES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
New Postal Rates. The postmaster at Arkansas City has received from theoffice of the Third Assistant Postmaster General a circular officially notifyinghim of the reduction in postage rates, taking effect the first of October,and directing him to make preparation for it. Postmasters are notified thatit is desirable to have as small a stock of the present three-cent postagestamps and stamped envelopes as possible on hand when the reduction goesinto effect, and they are accordingly directed to limit their requisitionsfor stamps and envelopes of this denomination to such quantities as, uponcareful estimate, they may deem sufficient to last until the first of October.They are also instructed to take all available means without incurring anyexpense to call public attention to the coming reduction, so that purchasersmay not accumulate an unnecessary supply of three-cent stamps and envelopes.Arrange- ments have not yet been made for the redemption of three-cent stampsand envelopes in the hands of postmasters, or for exchange by postmastersof these stamps and envelopes in the hands of private holders. Postmasterswill not make exchanges for the public nor return to the department stockwhich remains on hand after October 1st. Postmasters are, however, notifiedthat the two and three cent stamps and envelopes of the present issue willcontinue to be valid, and after that date they must be accepted in paymentof postage when offered in proper amounts, and that the three-cent stampscan be used in combination with other denominations on letters requiringmore than one rate postage, and on parcels of third and fourth class matter.The circular also announces that the department will be ready to issue two-centstamps of the new design on the 6th of September, but that these stampsand envelopes must not be placed on sale or used by postmasters before October1st. Also that no three-cent stamps will be issued after September 4th unlessa requisition therefor is accompanied by the statement that they are neededfor immediate use, and that the full supply called for will become exhaustedby October 1st, and further that no three-cent stamped envelopes will beissued after the 31st of August unless a requisition for them is accompaniedby a similar statement. The circular further instructs postmasters as tothe design for the new two-cent and four-cent stamps and stamped envelopes,and notified them that the price of envelopes (exclusive of postage) willremain the same as at present; that no change will be made in "postagedue" stamps, and that the rates on drop letters will remain the sameas at present.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Skipped "Estimate of Expenditures upon which the tax levy for 1883is based."
[RAILROAD MEETING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
There will be a meeting of the citizens of this city on the evening ofTuesday, August 21, to consider the construction of a line of railroad fromEureka to this point. A number of gentlemen connected with the Missouri,Winfield and Southwestern railroad will be present.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Skipped Notice by R. L. Walker, Register, Land Office at Wichita, resettler filing notice of his intention to make final proof in support ofhis claim.
J. V. Hines, Notary Public, at Dexter, Kansas. Claimant: William Smith.Witnesses: Joseph Cain and George Williams, of Dexter, and J. S. Stinsonand W. Edwards, of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Skipped Notice by R. L. Walker, Register, Land Office at Wichita, resettler filing notice of his intention to make final proof in support ofhis claim.
E. A. Goodrich, Notary Public, Maple City. Claimant: A. N. Bell. Witnesses:Robert Haines, James Andrews, Rev. M. Amethis, James Gilkey, all of MapleCity.
[AREA NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Junction City is in receipt of a 750 lb. School bell.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Read Wyckoff & Son's special notice in this issue.
AT COST OR LESS. We desire to inform our patrons and the public generallythat we will sell our summer clothing at greatly reduced prices to makeroom for fall and winter stock. Wyckoff & Son.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
These are "dog-days" and they are dog-goned good days.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Frank Swarts returned to the Indian Territory last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Miss Robinson, of Winfield, paid Mrs. Benedict a visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
R. A. Houghton ships three car loads of cattle to Kansas City today.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
"What's your lots worth?" is the cry heard on our streets nowadays.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the new brand ad. of N. W. Parlin in this issue.[Not found.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Dr. Cutler and family, of Geuda Springs, left Thursday for Chicago.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. A. Wilson left on yesterday morning's train for Yates Center, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Matters at Willow Springs have assumed a quiet attitude again for a shorttime.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Work upon the Cowley County Bank building is being pushed rapidly forward.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Al Dean, of the B. I. T., was around town yesterday shaking hands withthe boys.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Miss Myrtle Beard, of Ponca Agency, is in the city upon a visit to Mrs.Geo. O. Allen.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
That bay window in the east part of town is a thing of beauty, and mustbe a joy forever.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Walnut River at Harmon's ford was past fording during the high waterof the Arkansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. A. N. Bell of Maple City was in the city and favored the TRAVELERwith an appreciated call.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Two spans of the Arkansas River Bridge at Great Bend were washed awaylast Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Read the harrowing obituary from Grouse Creek this week. The ham andeggs have our sympathy.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell came over from Geuda last Thursday and visited friendsin this city until Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Prairie chickens may be shot the first of next month according to lawand the correctness of your aim.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The board of arbitration, to settle disputed ranges in the territory,meet at Caldwell again next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Gardiner, of this city, left for St. Louis last Thursday, whitherhe goes to spend a few weeks with relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Arkansas River was up bank full again this week. It is a good thingto have a bridge when the river is full.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
School boards will do well to see F. J. Hess before insuring school buildings.School buildings insured on time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. S. B. Adams was in the city last Thursday with a load of elegantpeaches, which he found no difficulty in getting rid of.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A. N. McMillan, of Bitter Creek, called upon the TRAVELER last week andmade himself "solid" for one year. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. G. W. Cunningham left for New York yesterday, where he goes upona combination trip of business and pleasure.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our old friend and subscriber, H. R. Robinson, has gone to the Otoe Agency,where he will put in his time pounding iron for "Lo."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
It was reported there was an eight-foot rise in the Arkansas River atDodge City Saturday, but we only get about four feet of it here.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. J. Shepard and her two nephews are rusticating at the Geuda Springs,and the Doctor, of course, is on a high lonesome all by himself.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
There is nothing that speaks so well for the business prosperity of ourtown as the long rows of teams that daily line each side of Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The railroad company is to be thanked for the removal of the prostitutesfrom the stock yards where there has been perfect hell the past sixty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Some of the home places our citizens prepared for themselves years agoare now becoming valuable property, and will command a small fortune someday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. K. F. Smith and family, of Ponca Agency, were in the city severaldays of the past week, and on Monday went to Winfield to visit with friendsin the hub.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Judge Christian expects his brother from Pennsylvania to visit him thisweek. Mrs. Christian will probably return with him to visit her father inKentucky.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. H. H. Davidson, of Wellington, arrived in our city last Thursdayupon a visit to her sister, Mrs. Alma Vawter, with whom she will probablystay a week or so.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Judge Gans and J. S. Hunt, two of the hub's prominent citizens, werein the city last week just to see how it would feel to be in a real live,booming burg. They felt.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We understand that the Schiffbauer boys will not leave the city, butwill devote their attention to Government contracts in which they have hadmuch experience in the past.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Rev. Moorhead and family with their Lares and Penates left last Thursdayfor their new home in the West, whither they are followed by the best wishesof their many friends in this community.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. O. Ingersoll left on last Thursday's train for Illinois, where shewill visit friends at Freeport, Chicago, and other points in the state,returning to her home in this city in about two months.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. A. W. Berkey has been visiting the family of Judge Christian forthe past week. She expects to return to Geuda tomorrow and visit anotherweek before returning to her home at Kansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. J. R. Lockley, of Kansas City, arrived in our city last Friday. Mr.Lockley is a brother of Mrs. J. H. Sherburne, and left for the Territoryyesterday, where he will probably remain visiting for several days.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Frank Lorry was in our city last week and left upon our table a coupleof apples raised upon his Bolton farm, which for size and beauty it wouldbe hard to beat.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sherburne and Miss Lou Lockley, of Ponca Agency, arrivedin the city last Friday, spent the Sunday in our city visiting friends,and returned to their Territory home yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Davis, of Pawnee Agency, while inthe city last week on territory business. Mr. Davis reports things in andaround that section of the B. I. T. in a very prosperous condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. W. J. Kay, of Bolton, was in the city yesterday, and took out lumberfor the erection of a 36 x 52 foot granary and a stone stable and hay mow36 x 16 feet. This speaks well for the farming interests of our sister township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Harry Guenther, employed as cook at R. A. Houghton's cattle camp, hadthe misfortune to break his collar bone last week, his horse stumbling andfalling on him. Good medical attendance is bringing him around all right.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Lute Coombs, of Arkansas City, has accepted a position in the post officedrug store at this place. Lute understands the drug business thoroughlyand will prove a valuable assistant in the store. Geuda Springs Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We are glad to see that the weeds in different parts of the city arebeing mowed down. This is as it should be, for a rank growth of this kindof vegetation is one of the most prolific causes of malarial trouble thatcan be found.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Young Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will give an ice creamsocial at the parsonage Friday, August 17th. Lunch from 5 till 7. All areinvited. Come one and all. Proceeds to go towards purchasing a church bell.MINNIE M. KIRTLEY.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, 2021 Dripp Street,Tuesday morning, July 31, Sloma May Beck, of this city, was married to J.Kroenert, of Arkansas City, Kansas. The happy couple left on the eveningtrain for Arkansas City, Kansas, their future home.
K. C. Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Some tools were missed from a blacksmith shop one night last week, anda special watch was kept about town in expectation of house breaking fora night or two, but the watchmen were not rewarded by catching anyone. Therewas no harm in watching however.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Bailey sold his farm south of the Arkansas River to Mr. McConachie,of Wichita, for $3,200. It is one of the best located farms in that locality.Mr. McConachie also purchased the eighty acres south of the Bailey farmof Mr. Schammahorn, and expects to engage in raising stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Farmers' bank of Winfield have commenced business with Wm. L. Blairas presi- dent; P. H. Albright, vice president, and O. C. Ewart, cashier;with a capital and assets of $500,000. These gentlemen are thorough goingbusinessmen and will make this bank one of the institutions of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofelecting five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday,September 1, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
IMPORTANT. A lady was disappointed the first time she used DeLand's ChemicalBaking Powder. Her baking was yellow. The trouble was, she did not allowfor the extra strength, which makes only about one-half the quantity necessary.She learned her mistake and now declares it to be the best she ever used.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. James Jones, formerly foreman of the Democrat of this city, who acceptedcases on the Kansas City Journal during the strike, came to the conclusion,after working two or three nights, that he did not like "night work"and a "fat take" and has gone on to Ohio for a visit. He willno doubt ere long return to his first love.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We would call the attention of our readers to the immense new stock ofboots, shoes, etc., that Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co. are just now receivingfrom the East. It embraces every- thing in the line of a boot or shoe froman elegant dress boot to a heavy farmer's, all of which are of the bestqualities in their respective styles, and will be sold as usual at popularprices.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. T. H. Soward, of Winfield, this week announces himself a candidatefor the office of register of deeds of Cowley County; and in connectiontherewith, we would say that Mr. Soward was a gallant soldier during thelate war and during his residence in this county, has made a good recordas an able lawyer and good businessman, thus proving his ability to creditablydischarge the duties of the office he seeks. Should he receive the nomination,we know of no one we could more heartily support than T. H. Soward.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Mitchell, living on the Chikaskia, has raised this year 35 bushelsof flax, which turned out about 14 bushels of seed to the acre. The seedmakes a very good profit, while the straw, which Mr. Mitchell claims isinvaluable as forage for cattle and horses, is clear profit. The seed isquoted at $1.13 at Kansas City. Ex.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A temperance meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Thursdayafternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Ladies from abroad and members of the Women'sChristian Temperance Union will be present to address the meeting. The ladiesof Arkansas City are especially desired to be present, and a cordial invitationis extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Horticultural society at its meeting next Saturday in Winfield willdiscuss the tree question. What are the best varieties to plant? When andhow to plant, prune, etc., with the profits of tree culture will be thequestions before the meeting. These are very important questions, and itis hoped that much reliable information will be elicited.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
In this week's issue will be found the announcement of N. A. Haight asa candidate for reelection to the office of county surveyor. Mr. Haighthas held this office for six years, and during that time has dischargedits duties with credit to himself and profit to the county. Should he receivethe nomination, he will be elected by a full Republican vote.
[BRIDGE COMPLETED.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We are glad to chronicle the completion of the bridge across the ArkansasRiver west of town. This bridge will be a great convenience to the residentsin West Bolton and while accommodating them, will materially help the prosperityof our city, in that it will bring to our merchants a large amount of tradethat has been forced to go elsewhere.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
That young man in the east part of the city who enjoys his leisure momentswith the telephone would do well to take warning from last Wednesday evening'sexperience and be certain he is talking to the central office at ArkansasCity and not at Winfield before he expresses his opinions so forcibly. Itprobably does not interest Mrs. Bishop.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Messrs. J. M. Ware and J. C. Pickering last week made a purchase of thestock and business of the grocery and hardware firm of Schiffbauer Bros.,of this city. While we are sorry to lose Charley and Frank from the ranksof our businessmen, yet we feel that the new firm will ably sustain thereputation of the house under its former owners.
[POLITICAL NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Attention is called to the announcement of H. O. Wooley, of Vernon Township,in this issue, for the office of sheriff. Mr. Wooley settled in this countyin 1870, and has resided here and followed farming ever since. He is a staunchRepublican, and thoroughly competent, and should he win, will make a numberone officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. N. W. Dressie announces himself a candidate for register of deedsthis week, and in connection therewith we would say that the gentleman foughtin the late war and carries an empty sleeve as a proof of his patriotism.He has followed farming since coming to this county some years since andif nominated, we feel certain he would make a good officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Creswell Township are requested to take notice thata caucus of the voters of the above township will be held at I. H. Bonsall'soffice, in this city, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., to electten delegates and ten alternates to the Republican nominating convention,to be held at Winfield September 1, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Silverdale Township will meet at Butterfield's, theusual place of holding elections, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of selecting four delegates to attend the county convention,and to select a member of the central com- mittee. A full attendance isdesired.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We learn that some of the boys have organized a kind of theatrical troupe,or something of that character, and rehearse nightly in the room adjoiningthe Herald office. Our devil was admitted to one of their rehearsalslast week and describes it as being very entertaining. Friends of the actorsmay gain admittance by applying to Jay Gould, business manager.
Geuda Springs Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our old friend, H. J. Harding, Wichita's boss stationery and wall paperman, has recently increased his business facilities in the way of storeroom, now having a building 130 feet deep, and has taken a partner, Mr.Frank Fisher. These gentlemen will do business under the firm name of Harding& Fisher, and by the 15th of September promise to show their patronsthe finest stock of goods in shelf-line in the state.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement of S. S. Moore in this issue asa candidate for register of deeds. Mr. Moore is a resident of Silver Creek,where he located in 1871, since which time he has taken a lively interestin politics, doing good and efficient work for the Republican party. Shouldhe receive the nomination, we could help him to election with a good grace,knowing him to be thoroughly competent for the office he seeks.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Wolf, of Rochester, Indiana, whois now in the city upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. James Ridenour. He joinedMrs. Wolf here, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ridenour, for severalweeks past, and will return with her to his eastern home the early partof next week. Mr. Wolf expressed himself as very much surprised and pleasedat the glorious country that greeted him in this section of the southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Democrat of this week demands that the marshal arrest thegamblers around town and asks, "Why does he not do so?" It isnot the province of the marshal to arrest every individual who may be aroundtown without visible means of subsistence, unless he has good reasons forso doing, in the way of lawlessness or reliable information that would leadto a conviction. We would suggest that our contemporary if it knows of suchcharacters in our city to come forward and make formal complaint or furnishinformation upon which a con- viction could be made when we know Mr. Oldhamwill have no hesitation, in bringing them to the bar of justice. It is truethat several doubtful characters are around town, but as yet they have notin any way become amenable to the law and so continue at large.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our hotel men make special inducements to traveling men, and they havebegan to appreciate it. A very pleasant day can be spent laying over atthis point. There is plenty of fishing in the Walnut on the east, plentyof game in the territory on the south, and Geuda Springs on the west.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
At half past 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon the street in front of thepost office was blocked with teams, and the marshal had to come to the reliefto prevent a wrangle. Rather young town for blocked streets, but we're growing.The amount of trade the town is doing now is considerable, yet we predictit is not one-half what will be done this fall. Our main street is one hundredfeet wide, by the way.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
DIED. At his residence in this city on Tuesday, August 7, 1883, of lungdisease, in the 74th year of his age, Charles Crocker, after an illnessof but a few days. The remains were interred in the Mercer Cemetery, inWest Bolton, and were followed to their last resting place by a large numberof relatives and friends. The funeral ceremony was preached by Rev. Flemingin the Presbyterian Church of this city on last Sunday.
[POLITICAL NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The attention of our readers is called to the announcement of Capt. J.B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, Creswell Township, as a candidate before theRepublican convention for the office of County Treasurer. Capt. Nipp isvery pleasant and energetic, a man of great vigor, a good worker, and atrue Republican. He is well qualified in every way for the office he seeks.The captain made a good soldier in the late war, and went through some ofthe fiercest battles fought. Should he be the choice of the convention,we shall second its action with our most hearty support. Cambridge News.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Geo. McIntire of this city, announces himself in this issue as acandidate for the office of sheriff of Cowley County, subject to the Republicannominating convention. George is a good and true Republican, and is welland favorably known to every voter in the county, having been deputy sheriffand U. S. Deputy marshal for a number of years, and in the discharge ofhis duty has shown his ability to make a good officer, and if nominated,would be elected by a full Republican vote. We know of no one we would bebetter pleased to see nominated than George.
[AREA NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Wellington has a little excitement caused by the sudden departure ofJ. W. Griffith, one of its lawyers and loan agents. Griffith had receivedmoney from several parties, which he was supposed to have loaned out forthe benefit of his principals. As the story goes, Griffith squandered themoney in gambling. But the time came for a settlement, and to cover up histransactions, he gave his principals several notes supposed to have beenmade by parties who had borrowed money from him. The notes turned out tobe forged, and Griffith is in demand just now. Caldwell Journal.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement of Mr. S. P. Strong, of Rock Township,for the office of register of deeds. We endorse what the Courier saysof him. "He is certainly a strong candidate, as he is an earnest, enterprising,and reliable gentleman, who has made warm friends wherever he has becomeacquainted. He has been heartily with the Republican party, from the firstuntil now, has always been on hand when there was any work to do, and deservesrecognition, not only by his party but by the county. We need not assureanyone who knows him that he is in every way thoroughly well qualified andwould make a most pleasant and popular county officer."
[SHOOTING BY DRUNKEN COWARD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A Drunken Coward. Last Tuesday night a young man riding a dark roan horseleft Arkansas City for Geuda Springs pretty much under the influence ofliquor. As he passed by the residence of Mrs. H. W. Stewart, he met Arthurand Archie Coombs, and drawing a revolver, stopped them and asked severalquestions, but the boys did not like to talk to a man with a drawn revolver,so they took to their heels and ran into a corn field until he had passedon. The gentleman (?) had gone but a short distance when he met Mr. andMrs. Stewart. He again drew his revolver and stopped them. After talkinga minute Stewart started on, when the cowardly wretch turned in his saddleand shot at them at a distance of about six yards, the ball just passingover their heads. As soon as he fired the shot, he started his horse ona run toward Geuda, when two shots were fired at the fleeing man by Mr.Wade, who had heard him fire the first shot, and thought it was somebodyin his melon patch, trying to bluff him. It is evident the fools are notall dead yet.
[WEDDING: KROENERT TO BECK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A Quiet Wedding. Among the quiet marital occasions of the past week wasthe wedding of Miss Sloma May Beck to Mr. J. Kroenert, of Arkansas City,Kansas. The affair was private, and those present were confined to the relativesand immediate friends of the bridal couple. The bride is a lady of rarerefinement and grace of manner, and most favorably known and esteemed bya large circle of acquaintances here. Mr. Kroenert is an enterprising youngbusinessman of Arkansas City. The happy pair departed after the ceremonyfor their future home at Arkansas City. Kansas City Journal.
[BAPTIST SERVICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Baptist Services. Elder Clark, of Ellsworth, Kansas, will preach in theU. P. Church of this city next Sabbath at 3:30 p.m.
[OBITUARY: MILLER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Obituary. DIED, at his residence in this city, on Friday, August 10,1883, after an illness of but three days, James E. Miller, in the 37th yearof his age.
The deceased was the son of Lucius and Hannah Miller, of Waterford, Pennsylvania,at which place he was born November 7, 1816, and where he resided till thebreaking out of the war. When but fifteen years of age, he enlisted as adrummer boy in company C, 83 infantry regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers,the records of which show his enlistment as taking place July 16, 1862,and he received an honorable discharge May 29, 1865. While in the servicehe was a general favorite among both officers and men, and made many lastingfriendships among the "boys in blue." From the years 1865 to 1873he occupied a responsible clerkship in the treasury department at Washington,D. C., and upon his marriage on July 9, 1873, to Lizzie, daughter of theRev. Dr. and Mrs. Julia A. Forrester, of Chicago, he received an appointmentin the U. S. Internal Revenue Department, at that city, where he residedfor several years, until he entered the service of the A. T. & S. F.Railroad in 1879, where he remained until his death acting as passengerconductor upon the branch from Mulvane to Arkansas City, where he made hostsof friends by the uniform geniality and gentlemanly manner in which he dischargedhis onerous duties. The deceased had just returned from a trip east, wherehe had left his wife and family, and was taken sick on Wednesday of lastweek; and despite the best medical attention, by Drs. Chapel and Reed, herapidly sank, expiring at nine o'clock a.m. on Friday last. The remainswere incased in a handsome casket by the sorrowing friends and on Saturday,after a short service by Rev. Fleming at the house, were escorted by theA. F. & A. M. Lodge, of this city, a delegation of the A. F. & A.M. Lodge of Mulvane, of which the deceased was a member, and the G. A. R.Post of this city, to the depot, where in the presence of a large crowdof assembled friends and acquaintances all that was mortal of our friendand brother started on their last earthly journey to Waterford, Penn- sylvania,where they will rest side by side with relatives who preceded him to thebetter land. The widow and fatherless little girl have the deepest sympathythe heart can give, and we trust that "He who doeth all things well"will mercifully help them in this their hour of trial.
[CHANGE OF STORE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A CARD. We desire to thank our many friends and patrons in Arkansas Cityand vicinity for their esteemed favors during the past six years we havebeen in the business and most cordially recommend to their considerationour successors, Messrs. Ware & Pickering.
NOTICE. All parties knowing themselves indebted to us will please takenotice that we have sold out our business to Messrs. Ware & Pickering,but our books, etc., will remain at the store where all are requested tocall and settle all accounts at once. Schiffbauer Bros.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our Farmers' Kip Boot is the best in the market and never fails to giveentire satisfaction. A mammoth stock now on hand at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.
BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! A. A. Newman & Co. have just received thelargest stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Boots for the fall and winterwear ever brought to this city and guarantee them to be superior to the"Walker" or any other boot.
The best Kip or Calf Boot for the least money can be found at A. A. Newman& Co.'s. Stockmen will also find it to their interest to call and examineour line of Grain Leather Boots which for durability cannot be surpassed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Steers for Sale. We have for sale 142 steers. Said steers are held onChilocco Creek, Indian Territory, near the Indian college, and are in careof G. F. Pettit. Address us at Win- field or Geuda Springs or H. P. Farrar,Arkansas City. Perry & Melick.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Haight, county surveyor, will be in the city on or about Sept.15, to do some surveying. Parties desiring to have the corners of theirlots established can have word at F. J. Hess' real estate office.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
The report that Texas or Spanish fever had broken out among the cattlenear Dodge City is authoritatively denied.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
United States Attorney Hallowell has filed his reply as attorney forSecretary Lincoln and General Pope in the David Payne injunction case.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
The trial of Frank James was begun in the criminal court at Kansas Citylast Monday.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
H. J. Sandfort, of Richland Township, announces himself an independentcandidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County.
[DIED. BLACK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
Jeremiah S. Black died at his home on the 18th inst., in the 73rd yearof his age. The funeral ceremonies took place yesterday.
[CHEROKEES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
At the Cherokee election held last week, D. W. Bushyhead was electedprincipal chief by about 500 majority. John G. Schrimpscher was electedsenator from his district.
[NEW BRIDGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
OUR NEW BRIDGE. Now that our new bridge across the Arkansas River, westof town, is completed and accepted by competent judges, it is well to giveMr. Hill credit for having done a No. 1 job, and contrary to the generalrule in such cases, he finished the work ahead of the contract time, forwhich he deserves the thanks of all to whom the bridge is of benefit.
[RAILROAD PROPOSITION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
A full description of the proposition sought to be submitted to the votersof the county by the above corporation will be found in this issue in thereport of last Monday evening's railroad meeting, so need not be repeatedhere, nevertheless a few remarks as to the benefits to be derived from itsconstruction will be decidedly apropos. It is a fact that the proposed linewill save a distance of between sixty and seventy-five miles between thispoint and Kansas City, which fact alone carries great weight to all interestedin shipping produce or stock as it means a corresponding reduction in carrates, such rates being fixed by law at so much per mile, thus making theshortest the cheapest route to ship over. Another feature that at firststrikes the taxpayer is the voting of additional bonds, but this view isnot tenable as the present roads are assessed at a valuation that bringsto the county, in taxes, not only the amount of interest on their bondsbut a round sum annually to go towards paying off the principal of saidbonds. These facts can be verified by the records in the county officesat Winfield by anyone who will take the trouble to examine them. Thus itwill be seen that the voting of these bonds, instead of adding to the taxes,will really help to pay the taxes, to say nothing of the other advantagesit will give us in the way of cheaper rates and securing to us a share ofthe cattle that are yearly shipped from the immense grazing grounds southof us. The road will be under the Gould management, which assures us a roadthat will be fully competent to compete with the A. T. & S. F., thussecuring the lowest paying freight and passenger rates to all points. Thisis a matter we hope our readers will give deep considera- tion as we believeit will be to the benefit of the county at large, and Arkansas City andBolton Township in particular to help all in their power to build this road.
[RAILROAD MEETING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Pursuant to notice given a number of our citizens gathered at McLaughlin'sHall last Monday evening to discuss railroad matters. Dr. A. J. Chapel wascalled to the chair, and N. T. Snyder to the secretary's desk. The chairmanintroduced Mr. Hill, who enlarged upon the advantages to be gained by ourcity and county by the construction of the proposed Missouri, Winfield &Southwestern railroad through our county. Mr. Henry Asp was then calledupon to read the proposition, the main points of which we will briefly state,as our space precludes us from publishing it in full this week. It asksthe county to take capital stock to the amount of $100,000, to be paid forin county bonds. Each mile of road constructed in the county is to costnot more than $2,800 per mile. As soon as ten miles of road have been constructedin the county, bonds to the amount of $12,000 shall be paid to the company,and each suc- ceeding five miles constructed shall entitle the company toreceive an additional $12,000. This rate of payment will entitle the companyto receive, upon the completion of its line and when cars are running tothe south line of the state, the residue of the bonds, or $20,000. To putthe above in few words, it is proposed to build a road from the north tothe south line of the county for one hundred thousand dollars, of whichover 25 percent, or $26,000, are not to be paid until the road is actuallyrunning to the south line of the state in Bolton Township. Said road isto issue to the county in return for its bonds $100,000 of fully paid upstock. The road is to be completed in two years from the date of issuanceof the bonds. The probable point of junction of the proposed railroad withthe St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita railroad will be at Eureka, whichwill cause the road to enter Cowley near the northeast corner of the county,and run via Winfield and Arkansas City to a point south or southwest ofthis city in Bolton Township, thus giving us advantages that no other roadcould give us in securing the territory cattle trade. Those present wereasked to sign the petition to the county commis- sioners calling for anelection, nearly all responding. It was also moved and carried that thoseparties who had subscribed for the expenses of a preliminary survey on theeast and west road should transfer their subscriptions to the M. W. &S. R. R. instead, after which the meeting adjourned.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township at the Blandschoolhouse on the evening of Monday, August 27, to consider the propositionof the Missouri, Winfield and Southwestern Railroad company, which companypropose to build a road through Cowley County from the northeast line toa point on the territory line somewhere in Bolton Township.
[ARKANSAS CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
Arkansas City is a town on the Arkansas River, from which it derivesits name. The town is having a veritable boom, and brick buildings of avery substantial nature are going up on every hand. I have long had an abidingfaith in the ultimate prosperity of this place. It pos- sesses many advantagesthat should bring it to the front rank and make it an important point. Itswater privileges and facilities are unsurpassed anywhere in the state. Thesurrounding is decidedly equal to any in the state or elsewhere for thepurpose of agriculture, and it has a people who are enterprising and energeticand possess all the characteristics necessary to the building up of a town.
Among other improvements I noticed was a new brick hotel just completedby H. H. Perry, who recently came here from Iowa. The hotel is 50 x 80 feet,two-stories and base- ment, the first floor rooms being fifteen feet tothe ceiling. The sample rooms are large and spacious, and the office willbe fitted up in the finest and most elaborate style; the rooms are largeand well ventilated, and will be elaborately furnished in the best of style.It will be named after its proprietor and builder, and will be called thePerry house.
But this is not all, not even in the hotel line. Maj. Patterson, who,by the way, is one of the best hotel men in the state, and who caters witha lavishness that merges almost to profligacy, finds his room becoming circ*mscribed,and has gone to work and built a large two-story addition, 30 x 50 feetto the Leland, which he will finish and furnish, making it among the besthotels in this part of the state. The Leland already has a splendid reputationgained under the management of Maj. Patterson, and when he gets into hisnew quarters, there can be no doubt that he will entertain the boys royally.On the whole the indications are that between the "Leland" andthe "Perry," Arkansas City will be remarkably fortunate in beingwell supplied with excellent hotels, and that the traveling public and wayfaringman will have no reason to complain.
At Arkansas City I met Capt. Dave Payne, the Oklahoma boomer. The captainhas his office and headquarters in Arkansas City, over which he proudlyfloats the stars and stripes. Quite a number of intended "Invaders"were camped near town ready to move forward at any moment when the signscame. I had a brief conversation with the irrepressible Dave and learnedhe was awaiting the decision of Judge McCrary regarding his injunction proceedings.The captain said that he and his attorneys were promptly on hand at Keokuk,ready for business, but that the United States district attorney wantedto make a five days' argument, but was informed by the judge that the weatherwas too warm. He therefore gave the parties until the 10th of the presentmonth, in which to file their briefs and arguments, the whole to be printed,at which time something must be done. Capt. Payne is of the opinion thatthe case will be decided favorably and that there will be no more arbitraryarrests and removals, all of which he considers have been made heretoforewithout any warrant of law whatever and in direct violation of the plainestprovisions of the constitution. The briefs and arguments submitted in thecase by the complainant are ably drawn and reflect much credit on the attorneysretained by Capt. Payne. The argument certainly is an ingenious one andwill set the military department of the government to thinking at least.
Mr. Frank Hess is the leading real estate man of Arkansas City, and isfull of energy and enterprise and may be entrusted with business in hisline with the fullest assurance that it will be honestly, conscientiously,and carefully attended to.
Arkansas City can well and truly boast of being the beautiful littlequeen city of the border. DE VERA, in Kansas City Journal.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
Constant Items.
Seeing no communication from this part of the world, I take the libertyto send you the following.
Farmers are joyous over a good crop of wheat, oats, and corn, but thisrainy weather is quite a preventative of threshing and a promoter of sproutingof the wheat while in the stacks.
Harper County fever has struck this county, quite a number of the neighborshaving been out there, say they are going back.
Are the many candidates a result of the good crop year?
School in district No. 10 will commence about the first of October.
DIED. We are pained to learn of the death of Mr. Gwyre's infant. Mr.Gwyre is our Sabbath school superintendent, and all sympathize with thefamily in their bereavement.
The camp-meeting on Badger Creek closed last night with a good attendance.ELIZA.
August 26, 1883.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Agent Woodin was in our city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Christian services at McLaughlin's Hall this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
[ADS. LANDES, BEALL & CO.]
Read the wheat specials of Landes & Beall in this issue.
WHEAT WANTED. Landes, Beall & Co. are paying the highest market pricefor wheat at Arkansas City, Kas. Give us a call and you'll get a squaredeal.
Wheat Wanted! We will pay the highest cash market price for wheat. Landes,Beall & Co. Arkansas City, Kas.
[PERRY HOUSE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Perry house will be open for business in a few days.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Railroad meeting at the Bland schoolhouse next Monday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
T. M. Finney, of Kaw Agency, was in our city yesterday on business.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Farringer advertises in this issue to give music lessons. Readwhat he says.
MUSIC LESSONS. Persons wishing instruction on the Piano, Organ, Violin,or Cornet will please leave word at Mrs. Wm. Benedict's, or address Ed.E. Farringer, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read S. Matlack's specials in this issue. He talks about several noveltiesin his line.
CLOTHING. At S. Matlack's can be found the finest line of boys' and youths'clothing ever brought to Arkansas City.
HATS & CAPS. New and Nobby hats at S. Matlack's.
WALKER BOOTS. Twenty-four cases more of the celebrated Walker boots receivedlast week at Matlack's.
Children's Shoes. Don't buy your children's shoes until you have seenthose kept by S. Matlack. He has the best in the market.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. R. P. Scott, of Baltimore, a brother of our C. M., will visit ArkansasCity shortly.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read the election notice for the refunding of Bolton's outstanding liabilitiesin this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We this week turned out an elegant lot of job work for our new mill,run by Landes & Beall.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
H. P. Farrar and T. H. McLaughlin left Saturday for Kansas City, in whichmoral town they Sundayed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Wellington will hold an election shortly to decide whether or not toput in a system of water works.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
J. N. Florer, of Osage Agency, passed through the city yesterday on hisway to Coffey-ville to ship cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
D. A. Millington, of the Courier, and Henry E. Asp were in thiscity Monday on railroad and other business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
R. A. Houghton returned from Kansas City last week, where he reportshaving sold his cattle at good figures.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
U. S. Attorney Hatton came down Monday to attend to the R. W. Wood casebefore U. S. Commissioner Bonsall.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Miss Maggie Coley, of Dexter, was visiting in our city several days ofthe past week, returning home on Sunday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
L. W. Hamilton, of Kansas City, was in town last week on his way to visithis father, W. J. Hamilton, of East Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Ridenour,returned to their Indiana home last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
C. M. Scott went to Caldwell Monday to appear before the board of arbitrationof the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Labe Evarts, who had several ribs broken by a vicious pony a short timesince is now around on the streets again in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mrs. I. H. Bonsall returned to her home in this city last week, and wetrust will speedily regain her health under the influence of our genialclimate.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our old-time friend and subscriber, A. Buzzi, of East Bolton, favoredus with a pleasant call last week and registered on the TRAVELER books foranother year. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We learn that A. H. Green, who has been dangerously sick and deliriousfor some time past, was, on Monday last, adjudged a lunatic and will goto the Ossawatomie asylum.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Caldwell Journal says the triumph of the Bushyhead party inthe Cherokee election gives the quietus to the gee string party and settlesthe question of the Cherokee lease.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Kingsbury, the genial operator at the A. T. & S. F. Depot,has been quite sick for the past week. We are glad to say he is again onhis feet and able to be around.
[ADS/]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read Fitch & Barron's ad. in this issue. They have something newto say to our readers every week in regard to their immense and varied stockof dry goods, notions, etc.
I C U C I That we have the finest line of BIRD CAGES, NOTIONS, TOYS,AND FANCY GOODS ever brought to Arkansas City, and which we will sell cheaperthan any other house in the county. FITCH & BARRON.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The old Capt. Norton place, for the past nine years the property of Mrs.A. Gray, was sold Monday to B. F. Childs, of Kansas City. Mrs. Gray willbuild in some other part of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Arkansas River Bridge west of town is now open for travel, and theresidents of the western portion of Bolton Township can now come to ourcity without making an all day's trip of it.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The police judge's criminal docket for the past week shows that DouglassShaw paid $5.50 fine and costs, and Samuel Hammond, $7.50 fine and costs,both for disturbing the peace by fighting.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Ollie Stevenson has secured a position with Messrs. Kimmell &Moore, of this city. Ollie is a thoroughly reliable and energetic youngman and we sincerely wish him success in his new business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
P. A. Lorry, of Bolton, with J. B. Nipp and Dr. Alexander, of this city,have been drawn as petit jurors to serve at the next term of the U. S. Courtat Wichita, which meets the first Monday in September.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Senator Crane, of Marion, Kansas, offered the Ladies' Aid Society $5if they would make a quilt without speaking a word. Twenty-three ladiesmet at the parsonage, made the quilt, and earned the money in two hours.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our probate judge, H. D. Gans, will preach in this city next Lord's day.Mr. Gans has done a large amount of ministerial work in this vicinity, butwe believe this is the first time he has made an appointment for this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Master Walter Osage Florer, of Osage Agency, and Martin Stillwell, ofNewton, Kansas, paid the TRAVELER a call yesterday. Walter is a son of J.N. Florer, of Osage Agency, and was the first white child born in the OsageNation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The social at the M. E. Parsonage last Friday night was largely attendedand a success generally. The funds raised go towards purchasing a bell forthe church. The TRAVELER office tenders thanks for a liberal supply of cake.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
NOTICE. The city schools will commence Monday morning, September 10,1883. The A grades of the different departments will advance to the nextroom immediately above them. C. T. ATKINSON, Supt.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The little three year old son of Mr. T. J. Gilbert fell down last weekand broke his arm near the shoulder. Under the care of Drs. Shepard, Westfall,and Kellogg, the limb was set and the little sufferer is resting as wellas could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Messrs. Wismeyer and Hamilton, of Osage Agency, were in the city lastweek. Mr. Wismeyer has been under the weather since the early part of Julyand has gone back to Ohio for thirty days vacation. We hope he may speedilyregain his health.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The case of R. W. Wood, on a charge of horse stealing, came up last Mondaybefore U. S. Commissioner Bonsall, and resulted in the defendant being boundover to the next term of the district court at Wichita in the sum of $250.Bail was given.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins have received the contract for paintingthe new Cowley County Bank Building as soon as it is completed. We are gladto note this fact, as it ensures a creditable finish to what will be oneof our handsomest business buildings.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Texas fever cases at Medicine Lodge resulted in the conviction ofBoyd. A fine of $300 and 30 days imprisonment was assessed by the justice.Boyd took an appeal to the district court and the final decision in thecase will not be reached before November next.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The grocery firm of Kimmel & Moore are doing a rushing business thesedays, but are sadly inconvenienced for want of room. They have purchasedG. W. Cunningham's large store next door and will shortly move their stockthereto. This will give them one of the best store rooms in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofelecting five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday,September 1, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Caldwell Journal says: "The immense corn crop in thissection has created a demand for stock hogs, and a large number of pigscould be sold in this market to farmers who desire to market their cornon foot." The same will hold good of Cowley as well as Sumner onlyif anything, a little more so.
[NOTICE: DR. WESTFALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the special notice of Dr. Westfall in this issue.The doctor has associated himself with J. T. Shepard, one of our oldestand best practitioners, and being a graduate of a New York college and cominghighly recommended, we predict and bespeak for him a share of our people'spatronage.
NOTICE. Geo. H. Westfall, M. D.
Dr. Geo. R. Westfall, a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons,New York, with a hospital experience of one year in the New York City Hospital,has associated himself with Dr. Shepard in the practice of medicine at ArkansasCity. Surgery a specialty. Office with Dr. Shepard, over Central Drug Store.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Lewis Adams, of Clark County, Kentucky, a brother of S. B. Adams,arrived in the city last week and will probably remain two or three weeksvisiting friends and relatives. We hope the gentleman will have a good timeand could wish him worse luck than to have him permanently locate in ourbeautiful county.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. of our new grocerymen, Ware & Pickering,in this week's paper. This firm are successors to the Schiffbauer Bros.,are thorough businessmen, carry a full and complete stock of groceries andhardware, and we heartily bespeak for them the liberal patronage of ourpeople. Give them a call.
AD. HARDWARE! GROCERIES! WARE & PICKERING, SUCCESSORS TO SCHIFFBAUERBROTHERS.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our old townsman, Charley Parker, of Pawnee Agency, was in the city severaldays of the past week, shaking hands with his many friends and of coursetook in this print shop with the rest. He looks as hearty as need be andreports everything as prospering with him in his territory home, to whichhe returned this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Arkansas River Bridge, west of town, has been completed in advanceof time and is well done. It is now the duty of those who subscribed tothe same and have not paid to do so at once. The papers are at the CowleyCounty Bank. Gentlemen, call and settle as well and promptly as Mr. Hillhas completed your bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The cattle held by the Comanche County pool are estimated at 50,000 head,and the aggregate value of the pool property, including cattle, land, etc.,is probably $2,000,000. The members of the pool, with very few if any exceptions,started in poor. Six years of remark- able success have made them a wealthybody of men. Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our hog merchants are paying 4-1/2 cents per pound for fat hogs thisweek, and it is our humble opinion they will not be any higher during thesummer and fall. When the new corn crop is gathered, hogs will be plentifulagain. It seems there is no such thing as draining the hogs of this country,as there always seems to be a supply on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Pleasant Valley,Cowley County, on Thursday, August 16, 1883, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MissMary L. Ela to Samuel Howell, of Lawrence. The happy couple have the heartycongratulations and best wishes of friends in this community for their enjoymentof a long life in the marital state.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
J. T. Shelton, of the Wichita Daily Times, and U. S. AttorneyHatton, two of Wichita's prominent citizens, spent a few hours in our citylast Thursday. The latter gentleman came down on legal business while BrotherShelton came for his health. We had quite a pleasant time with the gentlemen,and hope it may be a prelude to many more such meetings in the sweet byeand bye.
[POLITICAL NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement, in this issue, of Mr. H. J. Sandfortas an indepen- dent candidate for the office of register of deeds of CowleyCounty. Mr. Sandfort has resided in Richland Township since 1874, wherehe owns and operates a farm. He has always taken an interest in local andcounty matters, and in every way is competent to discharge the duties ofthe office he seeks.
[TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The cow-punchers have been having a high old time for several weeks pastrunning Hunnewell in the most approved style of the art, but last week SheriffThralls got on to the situation and arrested Bob Mitchell, A. T. Mitchell,J. W. Guinn, Harry Halsell, J. F. McClusky, T. A. Standard, Dick Weston,and Powell Wood. It cost them about $400 for their fun, but had they beenimprisoned awhile as well as fined, we believe it would have made more impressionupon them.
[HUNTING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our sportsmen anxiously wait for the 1st of September, when the slaughterof prairie chickens is made legal. The farmers in the meantime are proposingto get the benefit of the game themselves, and don't propose to have theirpremises intruded upon by every man and boy that can carry a gun. But weare blessed in one respect, by having a country which no law governs, adjoining,when the Nimrod can sport at his own sweet will.
[INDIAN TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
A private letter to the Muskogee Journal says that a crazy manwas roaming around on Bird Creek, in the Osage Reservation. Big Wild Cat,who saw him, declares him to be Foster, the Creek Indian, who killed JohnPoland last fall and a short time ago killed a deputy U. S. Marshal, whowas taking him to Okmulgee. The letter states that the Osages would undoubtedlytake him in, as they wanted a scalp to deck the grave of Hard Rope, whowas shot by the marshal in Caldwell last spring.
[Note: Hard Rope was not shot by Caldwell marshal. Story above: erroneous.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Texas fever has made its appearance along the south limit of the county,and many valuable cows have been lost. Plenty of salt and saltpeter is recommendedas a preventative, also carbolic acid 12 ounces, glycerine 4 ounces, andbi-carbonate of soda 12 ounces, added to four gallons of water and givento drink is the preventative recommended by the govern- ment inspectors.Turning the cattle into a corn field is also said to be about as effectualas anything, but in spite of any and all things many die.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Deputy U. S. Marshal G. H. McIntire, from Cowley, recently landed a numberof board- ers with our sheriff, who will likely remain with him till theSeptember term of U. S. Court. This is the third or fourth trip of the kindthis man McIntire has made to Wichita, and he either has plenty of materialto work on, down there in the pocket of Sumner and Cowley Counties, or elsehe is a pretty good worker. We believe they are going to make him sheriffof Cowley County, at least we suppose he is the same McIntire mentionedin the exchanges from that county, in connection with that office. WichitaDaily Times.
[TEXAS FEVER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. John R. Hoxie, who owns one of the largest and finest farms in Texas,situated in Williamson County, claims to have discovered an antidote forTexas or Spanish fever. For some years past he is reported to have senta large number of thoroughbred Short-horn and Hereford cattle to his farmfor breeding purposes, and claims that since he commenced using this remedy,he has not lost a single animal. The following is his own report of hiswork, and he is reported in every respect a reliable man.
"I give each animal a dose of belladonna, upon the first appearanceof fever. This usually comes about a month after the stock reaches Texas,but not infrequently six weeks or even two months pass before they showsigns of disease.
"Almost every month of the year, I have sent cattle to WilliamsonCounty, and since I began using belladonna, have lost none during the acclimatization.Nor do I fear I will lose any so long as I use the drug. I give from a teaspoonfulto a tablespoonful at a dose, age of the animal and condition of the feverregulating the size of the dose. I have never needed to give more than threedoses to any animal and often one is enough.
"It should be given clear and not mixed with other matter. Soonafter taking the dose, the animal will throw up a white froth, which willbe quite warm, almost at fever heat, in fact, but no harm comes from that."
All interested in the matter of introducing the best breeds of cattlein all parts of the country will be sincerely glad to see this remedy firmlyestablished by full experiment, as a sovereign one in all cases where cattleare attacked by Spanish fever, or as a preventive where cattle are becomingacclimated to Texas. The risk involved is not so great per head as wheregrown animals are taken, and some parties claim that young cattle get throughthe acclimating process easier than those of mature age do. Rural World.
[CHRISTIAN SERVICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Christian Services. A. C. Crenshaw will preach at McLaughlin's Hall onWednesday and Thursday evenings of this week at the usual hour. An earnestinvitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Christian Services. H. D. Gans will preach at McLaughlin's Hall in thiscity next Lord's day morning and evening at the usual hours. All are invitedto attend.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Ad. Grapes! Grapes!! Grapes!!! at Herman Godehard's.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Ad. OIL STOVE, CHEAP! A nearly new oil stove and attachments for salecheap at this office.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 29, 1883.
Strong, Butler County's defaulting treasurer, has been overhauled, broughtback, and jailed.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 29, 1883.
The increase of wealth in Cowley County in 1883 over the assessment of1882 amounts to $245,790.25.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 29, 1883.
Wellington Press: T. J. Gilbert, of Arkansas City, last week completedarrangements with the Kaw Indians in the Indian Territory to lease halfof their reservation for a period of ten years. The lease embraces over50,000 acres of fine grazing land, for the use of which the lessee paysa rental of $2,100 per year.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read Duncan & Magill's special this week.
For Ammunition go to Duncan & Magill's.
Salt by the barrel or pound at Duncan & Magill's.
Fine Line of Preserves, Jellies, Apple Butter, and Mince Meat in bulkat Duncan & Magill's.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read the closing out "ad." of Conway Bros. In this issue.
CLOSING OUT! For the next 30 days we will offer OUR STOCK OF Clothing,Boots, Shoes, Hats, Cups, and Gents' Furnishing Goods at and below costas we must reduce our stock before removal. CONWAY BROS.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Go to the U. P. Social at the Perry house Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
M. B. Lewis gladdened our sanctum with his presence last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
P. H. Albright, Winfield's loan man, was in our city last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We want our county offices filled by none but Republicans this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The second story of the new Cowley County Bank is now on the rise.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
You need not stand on your head to read Fitch & Barron's ad thisweek. [AD USUALLY TURNED AROUND IN PAPER...RUNS LENGTHWISE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.]IN THIS ISSUE THEY TURNED IT UPSIDE DOWN EXCEPT FOR TOP LINE!]
I C U C I. That we have the etc. about the usual items...such as birdcages, notions, etc. Almost impossible to make it out when it is upsidedown. FITCH & BARRON.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 19, 1883.
Mrs. Steele, living in the north part of town, has been sick for severaldays.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Irving French, of Ponca, was in the city Monday and Tuesday on territorybusiness.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. Marsh has the thanks of the TRAVELER office for a luscious watermelonpresented to the boys.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. T. H. McLaughlin, H. P. Farrar, and Chas. Schiffbauer returnedfrom Kansas City last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. Chamberlain and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Kansas City, are now visitingwith Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The bill of lumber for C. R. Sipes' new store room is now being put onthe ground. It is furnished by the Chicago lumber yard.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
FOUND. On the road between the city and the southern Arkansas bridge,a wagon tree. Owner can have the same by paying costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
F. M. Vaughn, one of East Creswell's genial farmers, has returned fromhis Kentucky trip, and is once more in the land of peace and plenty.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read the notice of J. W. Calhoun in this issue. The gentleman has a choiceherd of Texas mares, which he offers for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory.
HORSES. Choice Texas mares for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory,15 miles southwest of Arkansas City. J. W. Calhoun.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. Hunt, of Emporia, whowith his wife and family have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. Carlisle, of Brooklyn, New York, arrived in our city last week,and is now visiting her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Beavers, of EastCreswell.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. I. W. Kay, of Bolton, called upon the TRAVELER last week and securedthe best paper in the county for one year, for which he has our thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Miss L. Mann & Co., of the Southern millinery store, has just receiveda choice lot of new millinery. Further particulars will be given next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. A. W. Berkey took the train yesterday for the purpose of joiningher husband in Kansas City. She has made many friends during her sojournwith us.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Miss Clara and Mr. Frank Thompson returned to their home at Manhattanon Monday last, after a several weeks' stay in this city visiting Capt.C. G. Thompson.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
BIRTH. The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Farrar was gladdened onlast Sunday night by the arrival of a promising boy. "May he live longand prosper."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A. P. Hutchinson, of Cheyenne Agency, was in town several days of thepast week looking up old friends and acquaintances. He returned to the territorytoday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. Ed. Denny, Frank Kean, and Marion Shelden were in the city lastweek visiting with John E. Shelden. The gentlemen are at this writing ona hunt in the B. I. T.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. K. F. Smith and children, who have been spending the past two weeksin the state visiting friends, returned to their home at Ponca Agency, IndianTerritory, by last Monday's stage.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. Hamilton and daughter, Abbie, who have been visiting relatives andfriends in East Bolton for the past few weeks, started last Monday for theirhome in Denver, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Duncan & Magill are daily receiving new goods at their grocery, evincingan amount of enterprise commendable in a firm doing even a larger businessthan these enterprising gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. W. B. Skinner and daughter, Fanny, were in town Saturday last ontheir return trip to Ponca Agency from the East, where they had been visitingformer friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Go to the social at the Perry house next Friday. It is under the managementof the ladies of the U. P. Church, and a grand good time will be had demolishingpeaches and ice cream.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
That new "Rackett" cigar A. W. Patterson dishes out at theLeland is just boss, so the boys say. We never smokein fact, have no badhabitsso have to take the boys' word for it.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Republican county convention is to be held next Saturday, and wetrust its actions will be tempered by wisdom, that we may redeem the countyfrom whatever taint of Democ- racy there is upon it.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. Alexander, of Kansas City, made us a pleasant call. The gentlemanwas en route for Chihuahua, Mexico, where he goes in the interest of theEl Mercurio, a Spanish journal published at Kansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the First PresbyterianChurch on Saturday, September 1, at 4 p.m. A full attendance of those interestedin the temperance work is requested and expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. A. T. Bayne, breeder and shipper of shorthorn cattle, of Perryville,Kentucky, has now on sale at Winfield some first-class stock, to which factwe call the attention of stock men generally. See his notice in anothercolumn. [Could not find.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Our real estate man, Frank J. Hess, has subscribed for quite a numberof TRAVELERS each week, which he purposes mailing to persons who daily writehim with reference to the advantages, business, etc. of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. Hamilton and Halladay, of Cadiz, Ohio, were here last week toview the county they have heard so much about. They had to acknowledge thatof all the country they saw on the route, Cowley took the lead.
[DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
At the Democratic County convention held at Winfield last Saturday, thefollowing gentlemen were put in nomination: Sheriff, S. G. Gary; treasurer,J. B. Lynn; register of deeds, Geo. Eaton; county clerk, J. C. Hanlon.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Holloway & Fairclo, the enterprising South Summit Street drug firm,last week received a large invoice of new goods of every description, andwe advise all needing anything in their line to call and inspect their stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Maj. S. E. Woodin, United States Indian Agent, was in our city this week,having brought up four trains of wagons, which were loaded with suppliesand lumber for the Ponca, Otoe, Pawnee, and Nez Perce Agencies.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. John Florer, of Osage, and Tom Finney, of Kaw Agency, were in townthis week, greeting old friends and making new ones. They report a goodtrade and prosperous outlook at their respective places of business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
J. D. Houston, formerly a resident of this city, but now practicing lawin the suburban retreat, Wichita, spent Sunday among some of his old friendshere, who are glad to hear that he is doing well.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We received an appreciated call from our stove and tinware man, C. R.Sipes, last week. Mr. Sipes said business was so brisk he couldn't sparetime to write letters, so ordered the TRAVELER sent to some of his Easternfriends.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
If the ladies of the United Presbyterian church consult their interests,they will secure some of S. B. Adams' fine peaches for their Friday nightsupper. He favored this office with the finest specimens we have seen thisyear.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Jasper Hartsock farm, east of the Walnut, was sold last week by Mr.M. B. Lewis to Jerome B. Henderson, of Saybrook, Illinois, for $1,800. Thereare 240 acres in the tract, which is one of the best farms in this partof the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Bonds were voted yesterday in enlarged school district No. 59 to theamount of $1,000 for the erection of a new schoolhouse. This district embracesthe northeast corner of Creswell and a portion of Pleasant Valley township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. Wolfe & Harnley are putting up a neat building on the southside of Central Avenue, to be occupied as a carpenter shop. It is a two-storybuilding, and will have several good rooms upstairs, which we believe itis the intention to rent.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. J. P. Mussulman and family left yesterday upon an extended visitto friends and relatives of by-gone years. Mussulman is one of Silverdale'smost progressive farmers and we trust that he and his may have a jolly timevisiting Eastern acquaintances.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Col. W. H. Whiteman, formerly agent of the Poncas, but for the past twoyears a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, dropped in on us quite unexpectedlylast week. He reports a very prosperous business in his profession, whichgood news makes us glad.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting N. R. Hubbard, the A. T. & S. F. Conductor,last week, who with his wife and her sister, Miss Ordray Coursey, are nowstaying at the Leland. We hope this gentleman may decide to make his homepermanently with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A sad accident occurred to Allen Ayres' little son last week, which resultedin a broken arm. The child fell from a peach tree, fracturing one of hisarms. Dr. Chapel was called, and under his care, the little sufferer isprogressing as favorably as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The board of arbitration, recently in session at Caldwell, allowed Mr.Chambers his range on the state line, but cut the Estus brothers' rangedown nearly one-half, as they also did that of Mr. Wicks. Mr. Beach wasallowed nearly all of his. We learn that several of the cases will be appealedto the board of directors.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The cheerful effects of liberal potations were illustrated in a littlefriendly altercation at Salt City, in which Dr. Holland's face tested theefficiency of a beer bottle in the hands of Lyman Steiner. From the looksof the doctor's face, the glass must have been harder than his cheek. Lymanis roaming in fresh pastures.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Our old friend, A. Buzzi, of East Bolton, entered our sanctum one daylast week and with malice aforethought placed upon the table the most elegantarray of ripe grapes our eyes have seen this season. They were of the Concord,Delaware, and Red Hamburg varieties, raised in his own vineyard, were too,too awful nice for anything, and in every way just went to the spot.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We this week present a supplement to the TRAVELER in the shape of anextensive list of real estate for sale by the enterprising local man, N.T. Snyder. We have printed some 3,000 copies of this real estate circular,and as an evidence of the substantial movement in this line of business,we will furnish a similar number this week for Mr. F. J. Hess. Verily, Cowleydoth boom. [Did not find Supplement.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. J. C. Probasco, of Grouse Creek, called at our office last week,and as a memento of his visit placed some samples of apples and peacheson our table that it would be hard to beat anywhere. They were raised onhis farm east of town, and were perfect gems in every respect, thus fullyproving our county's adaptation for fruit raising. The weight of the largestpeach was nine ounces, and it measured nine and one-fourth inches in circumference.The apples also were exceptionally large specimens.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The land sales of last week were of some magnitude, and a boom seemsto be setting in that will almost double the price of real estate. Mr. W.F. Dickinson's fine fruit farm brought $9,500; and Mr. Joseph Bossi soldhis farm for $3,500. Other places sold for correspondingly good figures.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Thursday's train last week brought in Mr. Henry Pruden and wife and Mrs.Amelia Pruden, wife of David Pruden, all of Dayton, Ohio, who are visitingfriends and relatives. We don't know of anyone who was more cordially receivedand greeted than this company, who formerly formed a part of our best socialcircles. Henry is now in the ginger ale business at Dayton, and is havingall the success anyone could wish for.
[INDIAN TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A herd of Chickasaw cattle recently attempted to cross Mr. John Florer'srange at the mouth of Salt Fork, but Mr. Florer succeeded in keeping themoff. These Chickasaws are through Texans that are driven into the Chickasawand Choctaw Nations, and after being held a few months, are driven north.Stockmen are beginning to see that the loss from fever has been great enoughthis year to justify them in combining to prevent the drive. It is thoughtthe herd will cross the Arkansas River east of Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Orville Smith announces himself in this issue as a candidate for countysurveyor. Mr. Smith filled this office one year by appointment, and hasbeen to a greater or less extent, connected with the surveying corps ofthe office for several years. We presume no man in the county has had somuch experience in practical surveying as he; he was in the employ of thegovernment, and surveyed the Indian Territory and a great portion of theterritories of Utah and Dakota. It is needless to say he is perfectly qualified.He is one of Sumner County's most substantial citizens, and has been a goodworker in the Republican party.
Wellingtonian.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Denton, inEast Bolton Township, last Wednesday, the event being a reception givenin honor of her nieces, the Misses Mae and Abbie Hamilton. Among the favoredguests were many from Winfield and Arkansas City, and the freedom of thecountry gave unusual spice to the merry pastimes, which were agreeably interruptedabout 11 p.m. by a most excellent supper. Dancing to good music was in orderand some time past the usual hour for retiring, when the gay and fun- lovingyoung people dispersed with a warm spot in their hearts for their hostess.There is no fun like good, honest country fun. So say we all.
[GEORGE BENT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Geo. Bent yesterday, one of the most remarkableIndians now living in the territory. Mr. Bent is a son of old Col. Bent,who married a Cheyenne woman and for years held Bent's fort on the ArkansasRiver, at a time when Kansas as a state was not known. Bent County, Colorado,is also named in honor of the old colonel. At the present time George ischief of the Cheyennes, and as government interpreter, he probably has moreinfluence among his people than has any other man in the tribe. He is afine speci- men of physical manhood, weighing 200 pounds, and well proportioned.His complexion is of the swarthy hue peculiar to half-breeds, and with hisheavy, jet black hair, gives him a striking appearance. This is his firstvisit here since there has been anything of a town to mark the place. Aboutfifteen years ago he camped on the Shilocco, and hunted buffalo on the dividebetween the Arkansas and Salt Fork Rivers. Phil McCuster accompanies him.This gentleman is one of the celebrities of the Indian Country. He has beenwith the Indians for thirty years, and no doubt will die among them. BothPhil and George have been government agents, and have done good service.They met at this place several friends who knew them years ago, and oneor two who had been with them on many of their scouts and hunts.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
By telephone we receive the following items from the ragged edge of Creswelland Pleasant Valley Townships.
"Monkey Hill" is no more. We are told that its funeral wastolled at Mr. Tolles' place a few days ago, where a meeting of school district59 was held, and located the site for the schoolhouse in "Possum Hollow."This district has been "Wrighted" up considerably lately.
Superintendent Limerick came down, and caused the district to "comedown to Limer- ick." Its territory has been enlarged: receiving a Blessing,a Toombs (who is in disguise), and several others. Yesterday bonds werevoted to build a new schoolhouse. The old building will be sold to relichunters to make into cases, etc.
Matrimony has become epidemic. Among several cases lately (all fatal),there were two in one family. Those exposed or disposed are using disinfectantsand a rigid quarantine is maintained.
Candidates are omnipresent. Where two or three are gathered together,there is the candidate also. The descent of the grasshopper in 1874 wasscarcely more numerous and cer- tainly not more buzzy. Some of them willbe nipped in the bud. BOOZE. August 23, 1883.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Peaches and Ice Cream. The ladies of the U. P. Church of this city willgive a peach and ice cream social in the parlors of the Perry house on nextFriday evening, August 31.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A New Enterprise. We have received the first number of a new Spanishpaper published at Kansas City, Missouri, by Alexander, Robertson &Co., entitled El Mercurio. The heading is composed of miniature mapsof Kansas, Indian Territory, Arizona, and Mexico, with the most prominentplaces designated. On the map of Kansas we notice Arkansas City promi- nentlymarked, for which we truly thank Mr. G. C. Alexander, whose family are residentsof this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Bolton Township Attention. There will be a meeting of citizens of Eastand West Bolton Township held as follows: On Tuesday evening, September4, 1883, at Stony Point school- house, and on Wednesday, September 5, atthe Theaker schoolhouse, to take into considera- tion the proposed actionwith reference to its indebtedness. All are earnestly invited to be present.P. A. LORRY, Trustee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Old Settlers, Attention!
The first annual meeting of all the old settlers of Cowley County willtake place in Winfield on the first Tuesday, the 4th day of September, 1883.All old settlers of Cowley County are most cordially invited. E. S. TORRANCE,President. JACOB NIXON, Secretary.
[CHEROKEES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Notice to Cattlemen. Cattlemen holding ranges on the Cherokee Strip willplease take notice that I, or my legal representative, will be in Caldwellon or about the 5th day of September, 1883, to collect the tax due the CherokeeNation up to the 1st day of October, 1883. D. W. LIPE, Treasurer, CherokeeNation.
[LELAND.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Leland. The new addition to the above hotel is now completed, andthe new office and sample rooms are equal to any in the West. The upperrooms are handsomely fitted and furnished, and in all its appointments,the house is first-class and up to the times.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A. A. NEWMAN & CO. New Stock BOOTS AND SHOES. GENTS' DRESS BOOTS,MEN'S CALF BOOTS, MEN'S KIP BOOTS, MEN'S GRAIN BOOTS. Full line Men's, Boys'and Youths' boots and shoes. Also a full line of Ladies', Misses', and Children'sFine Shoes and Slippers.
This stock is new, and bought especially for the 1883 Fall trade. Ourprices low as the lowest. CALL AND EXAMINE. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
BLEACHED MUSLINS AND LONSDALE CAMBRICS at prices lower than they haveever been offered at before. Be sure and price them before buying. A. A.Newman & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
HORSES. Choice Texas horses for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory,15 miles southwest of Arkansas City. J. W. Calhoun.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
For Ammunition go to Duncan & Magill's.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Skipped details on Notice by Annie B. Schnee, Administratrix of the Estateof Gellert Schnee, late of Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
ELECTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that whereas it is proposedto issue the bonds of Bolton township, of Cowley County, Kansas, to theamount of three thousand dollars, bearing interest at the rate of six percentper annum, payable semi-annually, said bonds to be payable in ten yearsfrom the date of their issuance, and to be used for the purpose of refundingthe outstanding and due indebtedness of said township, in said amount, anelection of the qualified voters of the said township of Bolton will beheld on the 7th day of September, A. D. 1883, at the usual places of votingin each of the voting precincts in said township, for the purpose of votingfor or against the said foregoing proposition. Said election will be conductedaccording to the general election laws of the state of Kansas, and thosevoting in favor of said proposition shall have written or printed on theirballots "For the Bonds." Those voting against the bonds shallhave written or printed on their ballots "Against the Bonds."By order of township board of said township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Recap of Land Office Notice, R. L. WALKER, Register, re notice filedby settler to make final proof in support of his claim.
J. V. Hines, Notary Public at Dexter. Settler: William Smith. His witnesses;Joseph Cain and George Williams, of Dexter; and J. S. Stinson and W. Edwards,of Winfield.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
The adjutant general has secured 6,000 rounds of ammunition from thegovernment.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
Thirty-four head of cattle recently died at Larned from Texas fever.They came from near Ft. Scott. No others are sick and no other bunches areaffected. There is no fever now in that section.
[REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883. EditorialPage.
Hard to read. Some items partially ripped!
FOR SHERIFF, GEO. H. McINTIRE, OF CRESWELL.
FOR TREASURER, J. B. NIPP, OF CRESWELL.
FOR COUNTY CLERK, J. S. HUNT, OF WINFIELD.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS, T. H. SOWARD, OF WINFIELD.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR, N. A. HAIGHT, OF WINFIELD.
FOR CORONER, DR. H. W. MARSH, OF BEAVER.
FOR COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT, J. H. IRWIN, OF WINFIELD [?].
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
Skipped item on Editorial Page re Cherokee Strip Live Stock AssociationBoard of Arbitration. Hard to read. Luckily, same article appeared in CaldwellJournal, August 30, 1883. [See Caldwell newspaper.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
Skipped long item re "Tax Law."
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Administrator's Notice. In the Probate Court in and for said County.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been grantedto the undersigned on the estate of Gellert Schnee, late of said county,deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid,dated the 18th day of August, A. D. 1883. Now all persons having claimsagainst said estate, are hereby notified that they must present the sameto the undersigned for allowance, within one year from the date of saidletters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and thatif such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of saidletters, they shall be forever barred.
ANNIE B. SCHNEE, Administratrix of the estate of Gellert Schnee, deceased.
August 17, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
Skipped Supplement. F. J. Hess, Land Agent, listed farms for sale. UriahSpray, Manager. Also listed City property for sale.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. W. D. Bishop is now postmaster at Pawnee Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Allen & Braggins did the sign painting for the Perry house.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. A. A. Newman arrived in the city from the East last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Perry house was opened for business last Saturday, September 1, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Fred Palry [?] of Carrol, Iowa, is now clerking at the Perry house.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The schools of the various Indian agencies commenced last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
A. H. Green was taken to the insane asylum at Ossawatomie yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
S. E. Maxwell had some excellent specimens of Bartlett pears in the citylast week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mathew Chambers, of East Bolton, sold his farm to Mr. Klingman last weekfor $3,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. W. B. Kirkpatrick is again in the city, having returned from hisEastern trip last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Messrs. Curns & Manser have purchased the real estate business formerlyowned by A. H. Green.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We received an appreciated call from Mr. Terwilliger, one of East Bolton'sprogressive farmers, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
United States Indian Inspector Gardiner passed through the city Mondaylast on his way to Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Sabbath school of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 9:30a.m., each Sabbath, until further notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mrs. Shedden went to Pawnee Agency last week to fill the position ofmatron for the Indian schools at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The two Mrs. Conways left for St. Joseph on last Monday's train. Theyexpect to be absent several months.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
A number of persons went up on the three o'clock train Monday morningto attend United States court at Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mrs. May Curtis and infant child are expected in the city tomorrow upona visit to her mother, Mrs. Wm. Benedict.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
D. G. Carder has the thanks of the TRAVELER office for some elegant peaches,the largest, juiciest, and best of the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We were pleased to meet Prof. L. D. Davis, superintendent of the schoolsat Pawnee Agency, during his visit to our city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Miss Klingman, of Pleasant Valley, was in the city last Friday upon avisit to her friends, the Misses Albertine and Alto Maxwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We are pleased to state that Vernon Seyfer, who was sick with typho-malarialfever last week, is now improving in health.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Perrine [?], of Pawnee Agency, was in the city several days oflast week on agency business and paid our office an appreciated call.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The injunction asked for by Payne and upon the granting of which he restedall his hopes of a settlement upon Oklahoma, has been refused.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Christian of Pittsburgh, a brother of our Judge Christian, who hasbeen visiting in this city for the past few weeks, left for his home lastMonday.
[GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FOR HAY AND OATS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
TO CONTRACTORS. Read the ad in this issue calling for proposals for supplyingbaled hay and oats to the United States army department of the Missouri.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to the usual conditions, willbe received at this office until 12 o'clock noon, on Thursday, September20th, 1883, at which time and place they will be opened in presence of bidders,for furnishing and delivery of the following named military supplies orsuch portion thereof as may be required during the fiscal year ending June30, 1884, viz:
2,400 tons baled HAY, and 4,000,000 pounds OATS, on board cars at eitheror all of the following named points, viz: Atchison, Valley Falls, Leavenworth,Lawrence, Topeka, Junction City, Council Grove, Burlingame, Emporia, Florence,Newton, Wichita, Caldwell, and Arkansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.. . .
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
W. M. Allison has accepted a place on the Albuquerque Daily Journal,as telegraph editor, and will remove his family to that city at once.Wellingtonian.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Do not forget to read the adv. and notices of new goods, etc., whichare now to be found at S. Matlack's. There is specially good news for theladies therein.
S. MATLACK, FALL OF 1883, ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON, JUSTRECEIVED BY S. MATLACK.
I have just received the most complete stock of Dress goods and dresstrimmings ever offered for the inspection of my patrons. S. Matlack.
WALKER BOOTS. Fifty cases of these celebrated boots now on sale. Everypair warranted and satisfaction guaranteed. S. Matlack.
CLOTHING. At S. Matlack's can be found the finest line of boys' and youths'clothing ever brought to Arkansas City.
CLOTHING. Men's, youths', and boys' latest styles and first-class qualityat prices to suit all at S. Matlack's.
Ladies' 8 button Kid Gloves with Foster's new patent fastening; thisfastening is entirely new and decidedly the best in use. S. Matlack.
An all-wool Cashmere 46 inches wide worth $1.25 for $1.00 at Matlack's.
Drap D. Alma cloths in navy blue, plain, and bronze worth $1.75, whichI shall sell at $1.35. S. Matlack.
A full line of colors in velvets and velveteens and velvet ribbons atS. Matlack's.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Miss Campbell and Mrs. Arnold, of Topeka, spent several days of the pastweek visiting with Mrs. T. L. Mantor. Miss Campbell is connected with theState Historical Society at the capital.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins last week completed the painting of thenew addition to the Leland hotel, and of course did a "boss" job.The lettering upon the office windows in particular does them much credit.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Quite a large number of our citizens, among whom were J. B. Nipp, O.S. Rarick, G. H. McIntire, and A. W. Patterson, were subpoenaed to attendthe term of the United States court now in session at Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Our old friend and former townsman, T. E. Berry, of Shawneetown, IndianTerritory, has been in the city for several days past, shaking hands withthe boys and blending business and pleasure in his usual happy style.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Matlack returned to the city from their eastern triplast Wednesday. They were accompanied by Miss Walton, a sister of Mrs. Matlack,who has accepted a position as teacher in our high school.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
This week Col. Colcord purchased of W. B. Daigh 90 head of stock cattle,paying $35 for cows and calves, $25 for dry cows and $20 for yearlings.This is about the regular price for stock cattle now. Caldwell Journal.
[PAYNE AND HIS BOOMERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Oklahoma boomers captured by Capt. Carrol, week before last, areon their way up under the escort of some of the colored troops who foughtnobly. The boomers will reach Caldwell about Friday or Saturday. CaldwellJournal.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mrs. James Christian started last Monday for Kentucky on a visit to relativesand friends, whom she has not see for many years. She expects to remainthere about four weeks. We wish her a safe journey and a pleasant time.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. of A. A. Newman & Co. in this issue.This firm is now offering bargains in the line mentioned at a reductionof over twenty-five percent. Now is the time to make money by giving A.A. Newman & Co. a call.
A. A. NEWMAN & CO., GREAT SLAUGHTER IN GINGHAMS, INDIGO PRINTS, BLEACHEDMUSLINS, AND BROWN MUSLINS. NOW OFFERED AT A REDUCTION OF 25 PERCENT. A.A. NEWMAN & CO.
[U. P. CHURCH.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
An addition has been added and internal arrangements made in the U. P.Church, of this city, which materially increases its seating capacity, andin every way is a decided change for the better.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Attwood, of Illinois, who is at presentin our city looking up a location to engage in the general mercantile business.We trust the gentleman will be able to obtain a store room and make hisfuture home with us.
[PERRY HOUSE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We call attention to the card of the Perry house in this issue. Thishouse, which was opened for business last Saturday, has been fitted up withall modern conveniences and is first-class in every respect and we bespeakfor its genial host, H. H. Perry, a share of the patronage of our people.
CARD. PERRY HOUSE, H. H. PERRY, Proprietor. Arkansas City, Kansas. Thishouse is entirely new and has been furnished throughout in elegant style,and is fitted with all modern conveniences. Special regard given to thewants of traveling men. GOOD SAMPLE ROOMS. Busses to and from all trains.
[U. P. CHURCH.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The ladies of the U. P. Church, of this city, and their pastor, Rev.Campbell, have our sincere thanks for their kind remembrance of us at theirfestival last week by the presentation of an elegant Cyclopedia of Quotations.The work will ever occupy a prominent place in our library and thus everremind us of the kind friends by whom it was donated.
[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Republican Convention. The Cowley County Republican Convention met accordingto call at the opera house in Winfield on Saturday, September 1, 1883. Theconvention was called to order at 11 a.m. by the chairman of the RepublicanCentral Committee, D. A. Millington, by whom the call was read, and theelection of a temporary chairman asked for. On motion Seth W. Chase, ofTisdale, was elected temporary chairman, and Cal Swarts, of Creswell, waselected temporary secretary. On motion the chairman was authorized to appointthe necessary committees with the following results.
On Credentials. J. A. Cochran, of Liberty; I. H. Bonsall, of Creswell,and R. S. Strother, of Omnia.
On Permanent Organization. H. E. Asp, of Winfield; P. A. Lorry, of Bolton;and S. J. Johnson, of Pleasant Valley.
On Order of Business. Dan Maher, of Richland; Z. B. Meyer, of PleasantValley, and H. M. Kibben, of Tisdale.
On Resolutions. G. L. Gale, of Rock; H. B. Wagner, of Dexter; and R.J. Mead, of Spring Creek. [SKIPPING MIDDLE OF ARTICLE.]
The committee on Credentials report that Winfield has not presented anycredentials but has placed the election returns in our hands, filed a ticketfrom each ward with the names of 14 delegates elected. We also find thatthe 1st ward is entitled to 7-1/2 delegates and the 2nd ward to 5-1/2 delegates,13 in all, and your committee recommended that one name be stricken offsaid ticket.
The committee on permanent organization reported as follows.
For permanent chairman, A. A. Wiley, of Creswell.
For permanent secretary, T. H. Aley, of Otter.
For assistant secretary, Ed. Pate, of Silver Creek.
The report was adopted and the officers elected took their places.
SKIPPING ALL THE REST...NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO READ CLEARLY!
RECAP OF IMPORTANT DELEGATES/ALTERNATES...
CRESWELL: 10 DELEGATES.
BOLTON: 5 DELEGATES.
NOTE: CAL SWARTS PRESENTED THE NAME OF CAPT. J. B. NIPP FOR TREASURER.DAN MAHER PRESENTED L. H. STONE. THE VOTE STOOD: NIPP 71, STONE 28, ANDTHE VOTE WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
NOTE: C. R. MITCHELL PRESENTED THE NAME OF GEO. H. McINTIRE FOR SHERIFF.UP FOR SHERIFF: H. H. SIVERD, H. O. WOOLEY, G. W. PRATER, AND OF COURSEMcINTIRE. 13 BALLOTS WERE TAKEN, AND SIVERD WITHDREW BEFORE THE 13TH BALLOT.GEO. H. McINTIRE'S NOMINATION WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
REGISTER OF DEEDS...MANY NAMES...TWELVE BALLOTS TAKEN. SOWARD HAVING50 VOTES ON THE 12TH BALLOT, WAS DECLARED NOMINATED, AND HIS NOMINATIONWAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Constant Items.
Mr. Midkiff has purchased a Clipper press drill, $75.00.
Last Friday evening a number of folks of all ages gathered at the residenceof Mr. Anderson to give Elihu Anderson a farewell party, as he starts toManhattan to attend school. A pleasant time was had, and all wished Elihuas pleasant a time this winter as they enjoyed that night. September 3,1883. ELIZA.
[U. P. SOCIAL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
U. P. Social. The ladies of the U. P. Church had a peach and ice creamfestival at the Perry house last Friday evening, which was very largelyattended. In addition to the above named delicacies, the spacious and elegantparlors at this hotel were thrown open and music, both vocal and instrumental,was indulged in. The evening's enjoyment will ever be remem- bered withpleasure by all who were so fortunate as to be present. $50 was added tothe church's exchequer.
[M. E. CHURCH, BEAVER TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Dedication. The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church of Beaver Township, willbe dedicated on Sunday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. Services will be conductedby Rev. O. A. King, of Augusta. A cordial invitation is extended to allto be present at these services. The church building is located two mileswest of Constant.
[TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Another herd of cattle supposed to be a through herd from Texas passedalong the State line, south of Chilocco Creek, last Friday, and createdconsiderable uneasiness among the stockmen holding cattle in that vicinity.The cattle belonged to Osage Brown, and were being driven into the Osagecountry. There is considerable doubt as to this herd being a through herd,as the cattle were in good condition and there were none lame. The herderswere reckless in driving, however, and paid no attention to ranges; drivingthrough bed [?] grounds and among cattle on the range. The herd that drovethrough some two months ago drove along the state line, while this lastherd drove three miles south of the line.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Major and Mrs. Haworth spent several days of the past week in the city,leaving for their home at Ottawa yesterday morning. The Major has been makingarrangements for the furnishing of the Chilocco Indian schools and estimatesfor supplies necessary for the coming year.
[RUSSIAN USES KNIFE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Last Monday night about 10:30 o'clock, a cutting scrape took place inthe billiard hall, in this city, in which one of the proprietors, Wm. Waltman,was somewhat severely mangled. His assailant was a Russian, who is heldin custody to undergo examination before Justice Bonsall next Monday.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Conway Brothers, of this city, received a dispatch last Monday night,stating the dangerous illness of their mother at St. Joe, Missouri, whereuponthey closed their place of business and immediately started East. We sincerelyhope they may find their mother on her way to recovery.
[CHEROKEE STRIP LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
At the meeting of the board of directors of the Cherokee Strip Live StockAssociation, to be held in Caldwell, September 3, 1883, no arbitration caseswill be considered.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The attention of our patrons is called to the fact that our harness man,T. R. Houghton, has now in stock a large assortment of the celebrated "Horse'sFriend" collar, which is the latest thing in its way now in the market.Read his ad and then call and examine.
T. R. HOUGHTON, DEALER IN HARNESS, SADDLES, WHIPS, SPURS, ETC. DUSTERS,SUMMER ROBES, FLY NETS, ETC. STOCKMEN'S OUTFITS. HARNESS OIL. THE HORSE'SFRIEND, SPOONER'S HORSE COLLAR. (Pat. April 11, 1876.) [ILLUSTRATION OFDEVICE SHOWING FRONT VIEW AND SIDE VIEW.]
OLD STONE BARN, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We were sorry to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Hagan, last Monday, whenthey started for their former home at Valparaiso, Indiana. They made manyfriends during their stay in our city, whose earnest wishes for their welfarefollow them to their new home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Ball. The dance last evening at the Perry house was one of the grandestaffairs of the season, and reflects great credit upon Mrs. C. R. Sipes andthe Misses Chamberlain, Wright, and Gardiner, by whose energy and enterpriseit was gotten up and carried to a successful issue. We hope that the danceof last evening and the general turnout of our people was but the firstof a series of gatherings which will go far to enliven and render attractivethe coming winter season, and certainly the lesson taught by the young ladiesshould be taken to heart by our young men, whom we hope will repay themin kind in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Thos. E. Berry and R. E. Grubbs were on the passenger train whichcollided with a freight train at Osage City, last week. The engineer andfireman were badly injured, and a baggage and express car demolished, butotherwise no damage was done. This was indeed a narrow escape for ArkansasCity's two representatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Hubert Fergusson and family, of Bloomfield, Iowa, arrived in ourcity last week and at present are staying with their former friends, Mr.and Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson. Mr. Fergusson came to Cowley last spring andpurchased a farm on the line of the territory, upon which he will shortlybuild and make his future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
There will be no services in the First Presbyterian Church of this cityduring the month of September, owing to the absence of the pastor. Rev.Fleming, during his vacation, will visit many points in the East and hisformer home and friends. We wish him a pleasant time.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Ad. Sale of Shorthorns. I have now on sale 31 Shorthorn Bulls one andtwo year olds; nice colors and good style animals; and nearly all with Landbook pedigrees. Also 19 shorthorn heifers. The above stock can be seen atVandeventer, Winfield, Kas. A. J. BAYNE.
[TEXAS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
At Marshall, Texas, on Saturday evening, a party of white men went tothe negro headquarters to witness the organization of a colored militarycompany, and were halted and fired upon. Shooting then became general, afterwhich the negroes fled. Three hundred white citizens organized and patrolledthe town all night.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
The Kansas reunion of the old soldiers will take place at LeavenworthOctober 10, 1883. A 3 cent per mile rate will be granted for the round trip.Editorial Page.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
The Ticket. The ticket as nominated by the Republican convention willbe found in another column, and in presenting the same to our readers wecan safely say it is as strong a ticket as could possibly be put in thefield, every nominee being thoroughly competent and in every way eligible,and so deserving of every true Republican's vote at the polls.
[POLITICAL NOTICES.]
Our townsman, J. B. Nipp, who received the nomination for treasurer,is a genial, energetic, and withal a first-class businessman, and will makeone of the best treasurers that ever served in that capacity. The captainis a pioneer in the county and has lots of friends wherever known.
George H. McIntire, the nominee for sheriff, has had several years' experienceas deputy sheriff, during which he has proved himself a quiet but determinedand efficient officer, having placed a large number of criminals in durancevile as the result of his labors.
T. H. Soward, of Winfield, who is to be the next register of deeds, isa gentleman well known all over the county, and one for whom every trueRepublican can safely cast his ballot. His nomination was a just recognitionof his services and adds materially to the strength of the ticket.
Capt. J. S. Hunt, the nominee for county clerk, which office he has filledfor the past four years with credit for himself and profit to the county,has made so popular an officer that his reelection is assured.
N. A. Haight, the present surveyor, was renominated for that office,and he is too well and favorably known to need commendation at our hands.He is eminently qualified and will be reelected.
Dr. H. W. Marsh, of Beaver, the nominee for coroner, is a gentleman everyway fitted for the office and will make an efficient officer.
We predict for this ticket the support of the Republicans of Cowley County,which will ensure its election by a telling majority.
[RAILROAD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883. Editorial Page.
The petition in the matter of the above railroad now circulating forsigners and to be presented to the board of commissioners asking that anelection be called to vote aid to the above enterprise in the sum of $100,000,is lacking in so many important particulars that we would be sorry to seeit brought before the people as it could not carry, and would thus be anunnecessary expense upon the county. One of the most important of its defectsis an absence of all matter relating to the location of side tracks, depots,etc., the result of which would be that each city or township desiring suchconvenience would have to pay the road an additional bounty therefor inaddition to the county aid asked. At the meeting in this city last week,the honest inquirers were put off with the excuse that their demands wouldbe recognized in a supplemental contract to be given by the company, whoeverthey may be. This is too gauzy; all these points should be included in andprovided for in the petition presented to the commissioners and unless soprovided for, the people will be at the mercy of the corporation for themost trivial accommodations. We in common with the citizens of ArkansasCity and vicinity are in favor of, and will do all things reasonable toassist such road, when an acceptable proposition is submitted, but we believethe $100,000 asked from the county should give us the road and necessaryconveniences for the transaction of busi- ness, free of all other demandswhatever.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
WOLFE & HARNLY, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. All kinds of Bracket andScroll work down to order. Shop on West Central Avenue, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
ESTABLISHED 1875; WALNUT VALLEY NURSERIES. I have a large stock of Fruit,Forest and Ornamental trees, vines and small fruits of all kinds, grownin my own nursery and guaranteed true to name. Fine Fruits a Specialty.Mail orders will receive prompt attention. S. E. MAXWELL, ARKANSAS CITY,KANSAS.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Base ball this afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The dance next Friday nightdon't forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Rev. Fleming started for a month's vacation last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Holloway is putting up a residence on Ninth street.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. George Schenck last week started for his home in Delaware.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The usual fall crop of malaria is being harvested in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Arkansas City has been favored with the presence of a real dude.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Ford is putting in the foundation for a residence in the west partof town.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Ed Kingsbury returned last Saturday from a two days' visit to Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Read the bids for supplying school district No. 2 with cord wood in thisissue.
Ad. PROPOSALS FOR WOOD. Bids will be received at the office of the clerkof school district No. 2 for 40 cords of hard wood. Wood to be cut in twofoot lengths and half to be dry. Bids will be opened September 17. By orderof the Board. FRANK J. HESS, Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Wolfe & Harnly are doing the carpentering work upon the M. E. Churchsteeple.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Quite a number of new residences are in course of erection in variousparts of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Ben Cooper, of Ponca, came up from the Territory yesterday and isnow in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Will McConn, of the firm of Goss & McConn of Geuda Springs, was inour town last week on business.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The game of base ball this afternoon will be played on the ground inthe east part of the city near the depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A stockman who is buying cattle informs us that he is able to buy yearlingsat $18 per head. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The TRAVELER job office last week furnished Peter Pearson, our furnitureman, with an elegant lot of letter heads.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Owing to sickness in the family of C. T. Atkinson, the public schoolsof this place will not open till next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Quite a large quantity of grapes have been used this season in the manufactureof wine for home use by our citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We are pained to learn that Mrs. I. H. Bonsall is again in poor health,but hope it will only prove a temporary relapse.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
C. M. Scott has been putting in his time surveying his cattle ranch inthe eastern part of the county, south of Maple City.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Hersem, who has been laying off with an injured hand, returned tohis post at the Santa Fe depot last Monday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. James Kelly, Caldwell's city marshal, was in our city last Saturday,on official business. He made us a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The annual meeting of the state temperance convention will be held atTopeka on next Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 and 19.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Several members of Mr. Love's family have been quite sick for severaldays past, but at this writing we are pleased to state they are improving.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
DIED. In Bolton Township, on Tuesday, September 4, 1883, Albion, [?]daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Plumb. The funeral took place the followingday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
On the first of the month all the post offices in the United States werefurnished with new locks and keys to take the place of those now in use.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
During the past week there has been an average of six cars of freightdaily arriving in this city for our merchantsthe heavy passenger run stillcontinues.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Our old friend, T. S. Parvin, has purchased a farm near Maple City andhas removed his belongings thereto. We wish him success in his new location.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The Perry house windows have been adorned with elegant new blinds, thesame having been put in from the new stock just received at A. A. Newman& Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Miss Fowler will commence her next term of private school on Monday,September 17, 1883, in the building south of H. P. Farrar's residence. Terms$2 per month.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A few Oklahomaites still linger about their headquarters, loth to leavethe promised land, yet restrained from entering therein by the decisionof Judge McCrary.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We are under obligations to our old-time friend, K. F. Smith, of PoncaAgency, for several brace of fine prairie chickens sent up last week, whichwere much appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Barrett, late clerk at the Ponca Agency, returned from the East lastweek, where he has been spending the summer months, and is once more goingto stay and grow up in the West.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers will occupy their new store room under HighlandHall next week with their large and well selected stock of clothing, furnishinggoods, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The widow of H. E. Finley, the engineer who lost his life in the OxfordBridge accident, last week received a check for $2,000 from the A. O. U.W., of which order deceased was a member.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The new bakery of Duncan & Magill is now in running order and thegentlemen are now prepared to issue the staff of life to all in need thereof.They keep a supply of fresh bakery goods always on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
If any of our Winfield friends wish to vary the monotony of their existence,let them drop down here Friday evening and join us in a good dance. Thetrain now runs at hours conve- nient to such a trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
In our issue of week before last we stated that J. Bossi had sold hisfine farm in Bolton Township for $3,500. We were misinformed in the matterand Mr. Bossi is still one of East Bolton's landowners.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
H. C. Thompson last week sold a bunch of 50 head of mixed cattle to Jos.Gierson, of Newton, at the rate of $35 for cows and calves, $25 for drycows, and $30 for two-year-olds.
Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. H. King, of Maple City, last week,in the course of which the gentleman said he would read the TRAVELER thecoming year which we of course acceded to with pleasure.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The sale of postal notes, so long talked of, was begun last Monday, thefirst one being issued for one cent. They are issued in sums from one centto four dollars and ninety-nine cents for a fee of three cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The board of directors of the C. S. L. S. Association at their last meetingpassed a resolution reducing the reward offered for the arrest and convictionof any person stealing stock from the association from $2,000 to $1,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The interior fittings of the stores under the Highland Hall are beingput in as rapidly as possible, and will be occupied as soon as finished,thus adding three more elegant store rooms to the city's already large complement.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
It was rumored on the street last Saturday that unless our town subscribed$1,000 to the preliminary survey of the M. K., W. & S. E. R. R., itwould be switched over to Geuda Springs. Isn't this rather an infantilemonopoly to thus crack its whip?
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A surprise party was tendered to Miss Lillie Chamberlain at Mr. Chas.Schiffbauer's residence last Friday evening by her lady friends. We wereunavoidably prevented from being present, but presume an enjoyable timewas had.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Number 1, volume 1, of the Winfield Plaindealer is before us,and is a nearly gotten up five-column quarto, published it says, in theinterest and at the solicitation of a large number of the producing classof Cowley County. We wish it success.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We call attention to the business card of Messrs. Wolfe & Harnly,contractors and builders, in this issue. These gentlemen are well knownin the community as competent businessmen, and as such will no doubt receivea liberal patronage at the hands of our citizens. [Card already typed up.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The Conway brothers, who left last week for St. Jo. in consequence ofthe serious illness of their mother, returned to the city Saturday last.We are glad to say that they left their maternal parent in a much improvedcondition, which we trust may lead to a permanent recovery of health.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Superintendent D. D. Keeler and wife, of Kaw Agency, and the Misses Cox,S. Spencer, C. Charles, and E. E. Kirk, government employees for the Kawand Osage Indian schools, passed through this city last Wednesday en routefor the territory. Mr. Keeler paid the TRAVELER a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A special meeting of the Kansas Wool Growers' and Sheep Breeders' associationwill be held at Topeka, Kansas, on Thursday, September 13, 1883. Varioustopics of interest to the wool growers of Kansas will be brought beforethe meeting. The wool growers of this section should be represented at themeeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The time for the morning freight train going north has been changed again,the train now leaving at 2:43 instead of 3 as heretofore. This is to insureconnection with the Cannon Ball for Kansas City, by which means partiesmay arrive in that city on the evening of the day they leave this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mike Renick, who assaulted W. Waltman with a knife last week, seriouslycutting and wounding him, was brought before Judge Bonsall last Monday forexamination, but the case was postponed till the 20th inst., on accountof Mr. Waltman being unable to be present, and the prisoner was returnedto the Winfield jail yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Our old friend Clendenning was in the city last Saturday and of courserounded us up in his usual impressive and genial manner. Since last we sawthe gentleman, he has taken unto himself a wife and his present appearancewould indicate the change as a good one for him. We hope to see both Mr.and Mrs. Clendenning in our city ere long.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We call the attention of the ladies to the new ad. of Miss L. Mann &Co., of the Southern Millinery store in this issue. These ladies have justreceived a choice bit of general millinery goods for the fall of 1883, towhich they invite the attention of their patrons, and the public generally.In price and quality these goods cannot be beat.
SOUTHERN MILLINERY STORE. Miss L. Mann & Co. Have just received anInvoice of NEW FALL GOODS, Embracing all the latest novelties in Hats, Trimmings,Ribbons, Velvets, SILKS, SATINS, FEATHERS, etc., To which they invite theattention of the Ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity. HAIR WORK in allits branches as Switches, Curls, Braids, and Frizzes MADE AND DRESSED TOORDER. Dressmaking and plain sewing of every description. Remember the place,South Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas. Next door to Chicago LumberYard.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
DIED. In this city, on Tuesday, September 4, 1883, Edith, infant childof Mr. and Mrs. M. Capron, of consumption. The funeral ceremonies took placethe following day.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A welcome season of rest has been granted to the Santa Fe agent at thispoint, and last Saturday, Mr. Stebbins, of Newton, arrived to supply hisplace during this vacation. This is Mr. Ingersoll's first "lay-off"since he has been in the employ of the Santa Fe company, and he has mostcertainly earned it. He left yesterday for the East.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
From the Geuda Herald, we learn that Mrs. J. H. Berkey met witha serious accident last week by falling into a well from which, in the absenceof other assistance, the lady by dint of great presence of mind succeededin extricating herself, notwithstanding the well being thirty-five feetdeep, fifteen of which was water. We are truly glad of the lady's luckyescape.
[ADS]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The attention of our readers is called to the ad. of W. B. Kirkpatrick,of the old reliable "Green Front," which will be found in thisissue. An immense stock of the latest novelties in dry goods, clothing,hats, caps, boots, and shoes, latest styles, first-class quality, and atlowest cash prices, will there be found, and we advise all needing anythingin this line to give the Green Front a call.
ALL THE Latest Novelties IN DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, GLOVES,and Everything kept in a well appointed Dry Goods Store. AT THE GREEN FRONT.W. B. Kirkpatrick.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers, of the "Boss" clothing housecome to the front this week with a large ad, stating the many bargains inmen's, youths', and boys' clothing, hats, caps, underwear, and furnishinggoods all of the latest styles, best qualities, and at popular prices, whichthey are prepared to lay before their patrons. This is a "bonanza"to all needing anything in their line of goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
OPERA CLOTHING HOUSE! Experience has taught us that the way to successin business is to sell OUR GOODS -AT A- SMALL PROFIT! And thereby sell moreand keep our trade building up all the time. This is what we intend to doand are doing. In our new room our stock will be in shape to display tobetter advantage than it has heretofore and we wish everybody to COME ANDSEE US! OUR FALL AND WINTER GOODS are now coming in and we can supply ourtrade with anything they want. OUR STOCK OF CLOTH- ING is fine, larger,and cheaper than has ever been in the town before. OUR FURNISHING GOODSwill speak for themselves. Only come and examine them. The finest line ofHats, Boots, Shoes, Trunks & Valises in town. ESPECIAL ATTENTION iscalled to our stock of GLOVES AND HATS. If you want Summer Weight Clothing,we will sell AT COST. We are agents for CAHN & BERGMAN, Merchant Tailors,CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, and can take your measure for any kind of suit you want.Come and see us. We will do you good and save you money. SHELDEN & SPEERS.
[CAVALRY WITH OKLAHOMA BOOMERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Sergeant Wilson, with a detachment of the 9th U. S. Cavalry, arrivedlast Friday from Fort Reno with a party of Oklahoma boomers, captured theweek previous. The boomers numbered 125 and had thirty-eight wagons. A fewof them went through town, while the others went to Hunnewell and ArkansasCity. Our interviewer failed to get hold of any of the party, and consequentlywe can't give their opinions regarding the unprofitable trip they made.Caldwell Journal.
[MURDER: THOMPKINS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We learn of a brutal murder that was committed near the eastern lineof this county about a week ago. It appears that a man named Bacon was suspectedof looking after the interests of Mrs. Thompkins a little too closely tosuit the prejudices of Mr. Thompkins, who dis- charged Mr. Bacon from hisemploy. Thompkins was afterward shot while asleep, and it is reported thatMrs. Thompkins has confessed that Bacon killed him, and that while she knewthat he would do so, she did not think he would kill him so soon.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
James Benson, father-in-law of our fellow-townsman, H. L. C. Gilstrap,died suddenly at his home near Bloomington, Illinois, last Monday morning.Many of our readers will remember Mr. Benson, who paid this country a visitlast spring, returning to his home only last June in the perfect healthwhich was his lot until within a few days before his death. He had beena resident of McLean County, Illinois, for over fifty years, was a pioneerwell and favorably known, and at the ripe age of 76 years was called uponto lay down a life of usefulness and claim his reward. Mr. Gilstrap leftlast Monday afternoon to attend the funeral services of his lamented father.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. K. Berry, who have been staying in the city for severalweeks past, started yesterday for the territory, where Mr. Berry intendsto run the trading store at Sacred Heart Mission at the Pottawatomie Agency.We wish them success and a pleasant home at their new location.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The young folks are busy again preparing for another dance, this timein McLaughlin's Hall on next Friday night, September 14. Like the enjoyableaffair of last week, this dance is mainly due to the efforts of the ladies,who have formed themselves into a committee of invitation and are doingtheir utmost to insure success. Those who were fortunate enough to haveattended the impromptu affair held at the Perry house need no further guaranteeof inducement. The nights are now cool and delightful, and fair Cynthiawill keep her beautiful face above the horizon just long enough to see thegay revelers home at seasonable dance hours. It is hoped that all our societypeople will turn out and keep the ball rolling.
[BASEBALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Base Ball. There will be a game of base ball played this afternoon betweenthe Winfield club and a picked nine from our city. We have no organizedclub in this city, but as Winfield has played and defeated every club inthe county and wishes to annihilate the Arkansas City base ball players,some of our young men thought it would be good sport to let them do so,inasmuch as Arkansas City has heretofore always defeated them. Our boyshave had no practice together and the most of them have not touched a ballin three years, hence the odds are against us, but nevertheless we willdo our utmost to entertain them and compel them to do some pretty fair playing.Should Winfield boys be victoriousand we have no doubt they willit willbe the first time in the history of the county.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Constant Items.
Weather cool and getting cooler.
Will Timmerman's oats yielded several bushels to the acre.
Dave Shaw's house is nearing completion, and promises to be an ornamentto the county. Jerry Smith has also a very attractive residence.
Jence Holland is sick with the chills and fever, and Jack Midkiff hasalso been chattering his ivories a few times.
Farmers are busy sowing or threshing wheat.
We understand that Frank Brown is going back to Illinois on a visit.It is rumored that he will not come back a bachelor.
Mr. Midkiff's brother-in-law and family came out about a week ago. Wehope Mr. Myers will conclude to remain with us. ELIZA.
[WYCKOFF SHOT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Accidently Shot. While a farmer named H. B. Wycoff was eating his dinnerat a restaurant in Wichita last Saturday, a Winchester rifle in the handsof Mr. Winchin, in an adjoining gunsmith shop, was discharged. The ballpassed through two partitions, striking Mr. Wycoff in the back of the head,entering his skull, and coming out just above his eye. For a time it wasreported that he was dead, but he came to himself and the doctors say thewound is not necessarily fatal. On Monday he was removed to his home, andat that time was able to sit up in a buggy unassisted.
[OSAGE LANDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The following letter has been issued from the office of R. L. Walker,and is of general interest to those residing on the Osage Indian Trust andDiminished Reserve lands.
Settlers on the above described lands are requested to file for saidlands within three months from date of settlement, and make proof and one-fourthpayment within six months from date of filing. No filing will be receivedat this office unless the claimant alleges in his declaratory statementthat he is an actual resident on the land. R. L. WALKER, Register.
JAMES L. DYER, Receiver.
[DEDICATION: M. E. CHURCH, BEAVER TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Dedication. The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church, of Beaver Township, willbe dedicated on Sunday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. Services will be conductedby Rev. U. A. King, of Augusta. A cordial invitation is extended to allto be present at these services. The church building is located two mileswest of Constant.
[CHRISTIAN SERVICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Christian Services. There will be Christian services at McLaughlin'sHall next Lord's day both morning and evening at the usual hours. Preachingby Elder B. Wharton.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Rooms to Rent. Two good rooms to rent. Inquire of Wolfe & Harnly.
[NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Recap of Notice by R. L. Walker, Register, Land Office at Wichita, reintent to make final proof in support of claim.
To be done before Grant Stafford, Notary Public, Winfield. Claimant:Jasper M. Cessna. Witnesses: G. B. Green, L. J. Darnell, E. D. Vroom, B.N. Vroom, all of Maple City.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 19, 1883.
While a farmer by the name of H. B. Wycoff was eating his dinner, ata restaurant in Wichita, the other day, a Winchester rifle in the handsof Mr. Winch, in a gunsmith shop adjoining, was discharged. The ball passedthrough two partitions, striking Mr. Wycoff in the back of the head, encirclinghis skull, and coming out just above his eye. For a time it was reportedthat he was dead, but he came to himself, and the doctors say the woundis not necessarily fatal.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 19, 1883.
The United States grand jury at Wichita failed to find an indictmentagainst Phil McCusker or Col. Manee. There was no evidence to show thateither one of them had given or sold whiskey to any Indian in the Cheyennecountry.
A regular meeting of the board of directors and of the board of arbitratorswill be held in the city of Caldwell on the 27th day of September, 1883,at which time all matters in arbitration will come up. It is expected thatevery member of the association will be present at that time, in order toenter into lease for their different ranges, and receive their certificatesof membership. BEN S. MILLER, President.
Tell W. Walton returned on Saturday, having completed his job of surveyingthe ranges in the middle division of the Cherokee strip. Tell has done hiswork satisfactory to the stock men, and has only to make a plat of the countrysurveyed in order that the Live Stock asso- ciation may know how much eachone holding in that division will have to pay.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Malaria is on the rampage.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The M. E. Church tower is completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
John Whistler, of Sac & Fox, is in town today.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our old-time friend, A. A. Jackson, was in the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
L. E. Woodin was in the city several days during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. H. H. Arthur, of Ponca, was in the city one day last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our school bell was heard for the first time this term on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mrs. Howell, nee Miss Ela, of Independence, was visiting Mrs. Dr. Kellogglast week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Will Mowry, Will Thompson, J. C. Topliff, and others will visit Chicagoand the East this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. A. J. Standing, late of the Pawnee schools, passed through our cityon his way east last Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Dr. Westfall was down sick last week with malarial fever, but at thiswriting is around again in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our genial friend, Frank Anderson, representing S. C. Moody & Co.,at Kansas City, was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. Henry Pruden and ladies expect to return to Dayton, Ohio, this week,after an enjoyable visit of about three weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, of Geuda, was in town one day last weekand fraternized with the TRAVELER for a short but pleasant visit.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. C. H. Sylvester and Ed. G. Gray spent last Sunday at Ponca Agencyvisiting with their mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherburne.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mrs. Hubbell, of Cheyenne Agency, John Whistler and his niece, and Mrs.Capper, of Sac & Fox, and John Gooch, of Otoe, were here this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patterson, who have been visiting friends in the Dominionof Canada, returned to their Cowley County home last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Ed. Greer, of the Courier, and Lawyer Asp visited the city lastFriday; the former was looking up matters in the interest of the CowleyCounty Fair.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. G. W. Miller & Co., have reduced their stock of hardware,stoves, and tinware in the room opposite the post office. See their "ad."this week.
G. W. MILLER & CO.'S HARDWARE STORE HAS REMOVED to the room oppositethe Postoffice. We invite everybody in need of Hardware, Stoves, or Tinware,or having any tin work to be done, to give us a call in our new quarters.We will not be undersold by any house in Southern Kansas.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We are requested to state that Prof. Atkinson will arrive in the citynext Friday, and his class in the high school will commence Monday nextwithout fail.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The new Cowley County Bank, now in course of erection, will, when completed,be the finest brick in the county, and Arkansas City will be proud of itaccordingly.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Miss Mae Hamilton has been visiting for the past week with the MissesChristian and other friends in this city. She returned last Monday to herhome in East Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Quartermaster General at Fort Leavenworth wants 2,400 tons of baledhay, 4,000,000 pounds of oats delivered on board the cars at this placeif anyone can furnish it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Cowley County Fair commences at Winfield on Tuesday next and willcontinue till Friday the 28th. It will be a little the biggest thing everrecorded in the history of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
LOST. On Saturday, Sept. 15, one Maltese cross, with locket, key stoneand monogram HMS in center. A reward of $5.00 will be given if left withH. M. STEBBINS, at depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
DIED. Died, at the residence of his parents in this city, on Tuesday,September 11, 1883, in the sixteenth year of his age, Charles, son of Mr.and Mrs. G. W. Norton. The funeral took place the following day.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting United States Indian Inspector Gardinerwhile in our city last week on his return from the agencies south of here.The gentleman took his departure for the East on the Friday afternoon train.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We are under obligation to Mr. J. Terwilliger for a fine lot of elegantpeaches left upon our table. They were large and luscious and he assuresus were grown on trees but two years old from the pit.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We received official information from the post office department todayof our appoint-ment as postmaster of this place. We also understand thatthe postmaster at Salt City received official notice of the discontinuanceof that office. Geuda Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The last railroad bond proposition does not meet with much favor amongthe residents in the eastern part of the county. When a farmer has to giveone bushel of wheat out of every twenty to pay his taxes, it is time toconsider that bonds have to be paid.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Creswell Township has a population of 2,645, an actual valuation of $1,150,000,an assessed valuation of $383,395, and an indebtedness of $12,500. CowleyCounty has a popu- lation of 25,516, an actual valuation of $16,030,000,an assessed valuation of $3,581,145, and an indebtedness of $178,500.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
It would be a great convenience to farmers directly east of town to havethe Walnut Bridge at Harmon's ford. Grouse Creek needs a bridge, too, ator near Silverdale, and the road through the sand to the Arkansas Bridgeneeds reworking. A proposition to vote bonds for these improvements wouldmeet with more favor than the third railroad in Cowley in our estimation.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The dance of last Friday night, notwithstanding the threatening weather,was a grand success, being largely attended and universally enjoyed. Thedance was gotten up by the ladies in honor of Mrs. H. H. and Mrs. Dave Pruden,of Dayton, Ohio, now visiting the city, and afforded their many friendsan opportunity to visit them once more. Mr. Pruden expects to return totheir Ohio home tomorrow, where we trust they may arrive safely.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Arkansas City ball players last Monday night organized a base ballclub under the name of "The Actives." The boys are now gettingtheir uniforms made preparatory to playing at the Cowley County Fair.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Miss Agnes Sommers and Mrs. Polk, of Wichita, spent several days at theGeuda Springs last week, returning to their home on Monday last. Miss Sommersis an old friend of ye editor and we were pleased to welcome her to ourhome for a short time during her stay.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. S. Matlack, one of our oldest and largest dry goods and clothingmerchants, appears with a new ad this week, and we advise all parties toread it. For some of the special bar- gains Mr. Matlack offers, see thespecial columns in this issue. It will pay you to look up the matter.
S. MATLACK. FALL OF 1883. SPECIAL PRICES!
Indigo Blue Prints at 10 cents a yard.
Ginghams 8-1/3 to 15 cents a yard.
Brown Muslin 5 to 10 cents a yard.
Bleached Muslin 7-1/2 to 15 cents a yard.
Everything in Dry Goods at Bottom prices.
COMPLETE STOCK OF YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING. S. MATLACK.
CLOTHING. Men's, youths', and boys' latest styles and first-class-qualityat prices to suit all at S. Matlack's.
A full line of colors in velvets and velveteens and velvet ribbons atS. Matlack's.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have moved their large stock of clothing,hats, caps, and gents' furnishing goods into the middle room under the HighlandHall, where they invite their many friends and patrons and the public generallyto call and examine their new and elegant stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The lightning struck Mitchell's new house on Second Street last nightand set it on fire, but the heavy rain kept it from burning rapidly, andit was discovered in time to save the building. The siding was nearly alltorn off one side of the building and a large hole burned through the roof.Geuda Herald. [Has to be home of C. R. Mitchell.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The boss piece of wheat, so far as yield goes, is reported from BoltonTownship by our old friend and subscriber, Judge Linton. Mr. Linton raised15½ acres of wheat, which yielded 783 bushels or 47½ bushelsper acre, which is just 1½ bushels more than the best yield reportedby the state agricultural report for August last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The wheat crop in this state is threshing out much heavier than was expectedand the state board of agriculture has revised its former estimate of thiscrop, and it will now aggregate fully 35,000,000 bushels. The corn cropof Kansas is estimated, and will reach fully 200,000,000 bushels, and willbe the largest ever produced in the state.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our old time friend and former principal of our schools, Mr. C. H. Sylvester,surprised his many friends by unexpectedly putting in an appearance lastSaturday. The gentleman has been excurting in New Mexico for the past month,and takes in Arkansas City on his return home. We are pleased to see himlooking so well, and also to hear that he is prospering in every way, aswhy shouldn't he?virtue being its own reward.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Professor Ed. C. Farringer, of Winfield, is meeting with quite flatteringsuccess in our city as a music teacher, having a sufficient number of pupilsfor the piano and organ to necessitate his spending four days of each weekin the city. The professor is a first-class musician, and we are pleasedto chronicle his success.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. J. C. Lusky & Co., late of Wichita, have rented the northroom under the High- land Hall and will this week occupy the same with alarge and well selected stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, etc.We are glad to welcome this firm and congratulate them on being locatedin the boss town of southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The first meeting of the Emporia Trotting and Running Association willbe held at that place on Sept. 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1883. $2,800 are offeredin purses, and there being one of the best half mile tracks in the stateon their grounds, some splendid running will result. We acknowledge thereceipt of complementaries and should like nothing better than to be present.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A. H. Fitch, of Arkansas City, the well-known White sewing machine man,has been in this vicinity about two weeks. He is going into the sheep business,it is thought, as soon as he can dispose of a few machines that he has onhand. He has already purchased a flock of sheep and will soon be as wellposted on sheep as he now is on sewing machines.
Cambridge News.
[BASEBALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Winfield "Nine" went down to Arkansas City Wednesday toplay her club a game of base ball for the county championship. Victory isours, saith the Winfield lites. Courier.
The tide of events proved the "Winfieldites" to be "offtheir "base" just about as bad as the "Nine" were. Ourboys scooped `em bag and baggage, as will be seen by a perusal of the scoreof the game in another column.
Winfield has a fly base ball club, with fly suits, much assurance, anda reputation well calculated to strike terror to the hearts of the insignificantball tossers in the rural districts. This club has vanquished everythingin the county, and finally concluded to wind up their march of victory bygiving the good people in this neck of the woods an exhibition of theirperfect playing. Our boys have no club, and none of them have played forseveral years, still they agreed to take up a few scribs and give our Winfieldfriends a trialonly daring to hope that they might be able to get hold ofthe ball often enough to make it interesting for their shoulder strikingvisitors. In the first inning the raw recruits of the sand hills succeededin making only eleven runs; the magnanimous nine from the county seat didn'twant any this time, and proceeded to go out in the order in which they wentto the bat. Then our boys rested a couple of innings in order that theiropponents might catch up. In the fourth and fifth innings our boys scoredten and nine respectively, bringing the total score up to thirtythe Winfieldboys close behind them with a total score of five. At this point our catcherwas knocked out of time, and in the remaining innings the gorgeous uniformsran their score up to twenty-two, while our ambling haybinders modestlyretired with fifty-three marks to their credit. Below will be found thescore in detail.
TOO SMALL TO REALLY READ! MAKING A GUESS ON NAMES ONLY!
ARKANSAS CITY: F. Gage, c.; C. Baxter, p.; G. Wright, s. s.; O. F. Godfrey,1st b.; Ollie Stevenson, 2nd b.; John Shelden, 3rd b.; E. Gage, l. f.; McNulty,c. f.; C. Hilliard, r. f.
WINFIELD: Conner, c.; Williams, p.; McMullen, s. s.; Freeland, 1st b.;Austin, 2nd b.; Hodges, 3rd b.; Hughes, l. f.; Moore, c. f.; Sherman, r.f.
FINAL SCORE: Arkansas City, 53; Winfield, 22.
Frank Schiffbauer, Umpire.
It is the intention, we believe, to play the return game on the fairgrounds in Winfield next week.
[THOMPKINS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Milton Thompkins, the man who was shot a week or two since near Cedarvale,lived for over a week after the shooting. A post-mortem examination washeld and the fatal bullet was found lodged in against the skull after havingpassed diagonally through the brain from left to right. Mrs. Thompkins isnow confined at Sedan, and the preliminary examination of Bardo, who ischarged with the murder, was set for Thursday last.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
By the courtesy of C. G. Thompson, of Hilliard & Co.'s livery, wewere permitted to take a jaunt around town in one of their elegant turnouts,which we of course much enjoyed. In the course of the ride we noticed improvementsin the shape of new buildings, additions, fencing, etc., going on in everypart of the city and can safely say no town in the southwest is enjoyinga more prosperous season of legitimate booming as the little Queen Cityof the hill.
[REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Cowley County Ticket. The Republicans of Cowley County have put a ticketin the field for county officers, which will poll all the Republican voteof Cowley County. They have selected their candidates from all parts ofthe county and kept the cliques and rings in the background. Geo. H. McIntire,the candidate for sheriff, is a straightforward, honest, unpre- tentiousyoung man. He has been deputy United States marshal at Arkansas City forsome time and is a terror to evil doers. George will have a walk away andwill make an efficient, capable officer. J. S. Hunt, for county clerk; J.B. Nipp, for treasurer; T. H. Soward, for register, makes a strong ticketand will be sure to win. This is the way to go about it. Put up true andtried Republicans on a Republican platform and make a square issue on partyprinciples. Wichita Times.
[CARD: MRS. J. E. MILLER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A Card. I desire to return my heartfelt thanks to the many friends whoso kindly ministered to the last moments of my husband, the late James E.Miller, in the absence of near and dear relatives, and can assure them thattheir kindness has helped to soften my affliction and will ever be gratefullyremembered by MRS. J. E. MILLER.
[CROP AND LIVESTOCK REPORT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Glorious Kansas. From the crop and live stock report of the State Boardof Agriculture for the month of August, 1883, we glean the following.
Corn. Of the eighty-one organized counties in the state, but ten reporta poor prospect this year. These ten are in the extreme western part ofthe state and the total area planted will not amount to one-twentieth ofthe whole. Cause of failure, hot winds and drouth. Estimated yield for thestate, 44.4 bushels per acre, or a total product of 206,800,739 bushels,being an increase over the crop of 1882 of 50,000,000 bushels.
Oats. The oat crop will be much larger than estimated, notwithstandinga loss in certain sections.
Grasses. The condition of both tame and prairie grasses is better thanit was last year by 20 percent.
Sorghum. The sorghum crop at this time is better by 10 percent, thanfor the year 1882.
Potatoes. The potato crop all over the state will be exceptionally good.Of early potatoes the crop was superior to any crop ever grown in the state.Sweet potatoes promise an abun- dant crop.
Livestock. Livestock has not been in better condition for years and quitea flattering in- crease in all classes of livestock is reported in the pastyear. Cowley County's status on this point will be seen from the following.
Number 1882 Number 1883 Increase.
Horses 7,873 8,639 766
Milch Cows 6,862 8,376 1,514
Other Cattle 14,300 18,715 4,415
Sheep 51,654 70,383 18,729
Swine shows a decrease during the past year of 18,792.
Cowley County produced 295,847 pounds of wool.
There are 2,729 dogs in Cowley County.
During the past year there were 2,231 pounds of cheese and 514,626 poundsof butter made in the county, and the value of milk sold other than forthe making of cheese and butter amounted to $2,175.
[REPORT: COWLEY COUNTY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Have had timely rains up to two weeks ago, but are now needing rain verymuch. Corn is out of the way, and a fine crop assured. Stock of all kindsare in excellent condition. Mr. W. Shaw, of this county, threshed a fieldof oats that averaged 95 bushels per acre. The largest yield of wheat reportedis 46 bushels per acre. Wheat is now being threshed and is in good condition.Farmers seem inclined to hold their wheat for better prices, only sellingwhat they have no granary room for. Land has advanced fully $5 per acresince last spring.
[FAIR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Cowley County Fair.
The Cowley County Fair begins next Tuesday and continues until Saturday.The entry books opened last Friday and during Friday and Saturday over twohundred entries of stock and agricultural products were made. This is somethingunprecedented in the history of county fairs and looks a great deal as ifCowley was going to lead the state in this, as in all matters. Thirteenrace horses are now in the stables on the grounds and more are coming. Seventhousand dollars has been spent on the grounds and improvements. The A.T. & S. F. Railroad has made a rate of two cents per mile, which makesthe round trip from Arkansas City cost 56 cents. These tickets will be onsale at all stations on Tuesday.
[DIED. O. STEVENSON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Obituary. DIED, at the residence of Mr. O. Stevenson, in this city, ofconsumption, on Thursday, September 13, 1883, in the 72nd year of his age,Wm. F. Dickenson, of Bolton Township, Cowley County, Kansas. The funeraltook place the following day when the remains were laid to their long restin the Mercer Cemetery. The deceased was born in New York state on Oct.11, 1811, but moved with his parents to Iowa when but a child and after-wards made his home in Bloomington, of which he was for many years a residentand one of its earliest citizens. In the memorable gold excitement of 1849,the deceased crossed the plains, and returning, subsequently made severaltrips to the Golden State, where he resided for seven years. About twelveyears since he came to Cowley County, locating in Bolton Township, wherehe lived till his decease, at which time he owned one of the best fruitfarms in the county. His last hours were soothed by the presence of hisnephew, Mr. R. S. Light, of Mercer County, Missouri, who was summoned bytelegram to the bedside of his dying relative. In the death of W. F. Dickenson,we lose one of our oldest and best farmers, and an honest and upright citizen.
[REUNION: OLD SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
There will be a reunion of the old soldiers and sailors of Southern Kansasheld at Winfield October 17, 18, and 19, 1883. A cordial, heartfelt, oldsoldier's welcome will be extended to every comrade who comes. We have largeand commodious halls on our fair grounds for quarters. Two of the most beautifulparks in the state, on the banks of the Walnut River, will form our campground. Races, sham battles, night skirmishes, flambeau club, torch lightprocessions, glass ball match, boat races, Sherman's bummers, Joe and hismule, music and eloquence around our camp fire will form a part of our amusem*nts.A beautiful banner will be presented to the best drilled post by the G.A. R., the drill to be by Upton's tactics, with not less than sixteen men.Reduced rates on all railroads in the state. Rations will be furnished atactual cost. This is no money making institution or a boom for any fair.All it need cost any veteran is his actual traveling expenses. Bring yourguns, blankets, coffee cups, and frying pans, and then forage for your rations.The Kansas Jayhawkers have not been through this part of the state latelyand you will find peace, plenty, and a soldier's welcome. T. H. SOWARD,W. P. HACKNEY, J. S. HUNT, J. A. McGUIRE, Committee on Invitation.
[CARD: DICKENSON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A Card. The relatives and friends of the late W. F. Dickenson desireto express their thanks to the parties who so kindly ministered to him inhis last sickness and can assure them that their kind offices will everbe held in grateful remembrance.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
For Sale or Trade. A new half platform spring wagon. Frank J. Hess.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Wanted. An experienced dry goods clerk, one having worked in ArkansasCity preferred. Inquire of F. J. Hess.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mares for Sale. A lot of Large Brood Mares for sale at my ranch nearSilverdale P. O. Jno. Andrews.
[NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT. John Hopkins and Frank Woodbury, partners as Hopkins& Woodbury, plaintiffs, vs. F. E. Coolidge & Co., defendants. Noticeis hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 1883, I. H. Bonsall,a justice of the peace of Creswell Township, Cowley County, Kansas, issuedan order of attachment, in the above named case for the sum of thirty-two($32.00) dollars, and that said cause will be heard on the 15th day of October,1883, at 9 o'clock a.m. HOPKINS & WOODBURY, Plaintiffs. A. J. PYBURN,Plaintiffs' Attorney.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
AT TOP: 1872. Established. 1883.
AD THEN SHOWS ILLUSTRATION OF STORE, ON FRONT OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN LETTERING:HERMAN GODEHARD (ON ONE LINE AT TOP) AND BAKER & GROCER (ON ANOTHERLINE BELOW THREE WINDOWS AT TOP OF STORE). FROM ILLUSTRATION GIVEN, GATHERSTORE HAD TWO FLOORS.
HERMAN GODEHARD, BAKER AND GROCER, AND DEALER OF QUEENS- WARE. MY STOCKIS FULL AND COMPLETE IN ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS AND SECOND TO NONE IN THE COUNTY!Thanking you for past favors, and hoping a continuance of your patronage,I remain HERMAN GODEHARD.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
Caldwell Journal: There are only two saloons running at Hunnewell atpresent. The city government raised the fine to $100.00 per month, and thetwo most disreputable were forced to close their doors. The two remainingones are compelled to close their doors on the Sabbath.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
The result of the late elections in the Creek Nation, at which Spiechiewas elected Chief over Perryman [Joseph M. Perryman] and Checote, is a defeatfor the progressive party.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
We have a Cup and Saucer Tea which is not to be sneezed at; try it; 60cents per pound at H. Godehard's.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
WANTED, TO RENT. Farm with enclosed pasture, and hog lots from 5 to 8miles from Arkansas City. Call on C. G. Thompson at Star Livery Stable.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
House Plants for winter blooming at Mrs. L. C. Norton's.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
P. H. ALBRIGHT & CO., Of Winfield, will loan you money on more satisfactoryterms than other persons in the same business, and furnish the money withoutany delay, and please don't forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
SEWING MACHINES AND ORGANS. NEW LIGHT-RUNNING SILENT No. 8, the bestmachine out; easy to manage, and gives satisfaction every time. Every machinewar- ranted by the company; also have the BURDETT ORGAN, The best made.For sale by G. W. CHILDERS, One door south of H. Godehard's. Call and seeour goods. ALSO HAVE SOME SECOND-HAND GOODS CHEAP FOR CASH.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
MILLINERY! I wish to inform the ladies that my stock of Stylish Millineryis complete, including the latest and most attractive novelties in Trimmings,Ribbons, Plumes, Tips, Pompons, etc. I make a specialty of Dyeing OstrichFeathers. I have added many novelties to my selection of Stamping Patterns,and will do dry or liquid stamping to order. My Paris Paper Patterns giveuniversal satisfaction, and are pronounced, by those who have used them,superior to any patterns offered in this market. My charges will be foundreasonable.
[GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS: CORN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to the usual conditions, willbe received at this office, until 12 o'clock noon, on Monday, October 15,1883, at which time and place they will be opened in the presence of bidders;for furnishing and delivery of the following named military supplies, orsuch portions thereof as may be required, during the fiscal year endingJune 30, 1884, viz:
Four million bushels of shelled corn on board cars at either or all ofthe following points, viz: Atchison, Valley Falls, Leavenworth, Lawrence,Topeka, Junction City, Council Grove, Burlingame, Emporia, Florence, Newton,Caldwell, Wichita, and Arkansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Proposals for quantities less than the whole required, will be received,but proposals for delivery at any one point of a quantity less than 200,000pounds of corn will not be entertained.
Deliveries to commence within ten days from date of receipt by the successfulbidder of notice of award and contract to him.
The government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. A preferencewill be given to articles of domestic production, produced on the Pacificcoast to the extent of their use required by the public service there.
Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the kind of supplies required,giving full instructions as to the manner of bidding, amount of bond toaccompany proposals, conditions to be observed by bidders, and terms ofcontract and payment will be furnished on applica- tion to this office.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked "Proposals for cornat ______," and addressed to the undersigned.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
Recap of Land Office Publication by R. L. Walker, Register.
Notary Public, I. H. Bonsall, Arkansas City. Settler filing notice ofintention to make final proof in support of her claim: Annie P. Estus. Witnessesnamed by her: Stephen B. Splawn, Edward Scott, Arch Bigby, Louis Driggs,all of Silverdale.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
Recap of Land Office Publication by R. L. Walker, Register.
Settler filing notice of intention to make final proof in support ofhis claim before E. S. Bedilion, District Clerk at Winfield. Claimant: StephenCarver. His witnesses: W. H. H. Maris, Henry Coller, Isaac Arnold, AlbertCorbin, all of Winfield.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
NEW STORE. NEW FIRM. NEW STOCK. Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Bootsand Shoes. J. C. LUSKY & CO. North Room under Highland Hall.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
District court commences next Tuesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Prof. C. T. Atkinson returned to the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The Cherokee payment of $300,000 was made last week.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Read A. A. Newman & Co.'s carpet advertisem*nt this week.
CARPETS! CARPETS! NEW FALL STOCK JUST RECEIVED. CALL AND SEE THEM. A.A. NEWMAN & CO.
Cloaks! Cloaks!! A. A. Newman & Co. take pleasure in announcing thatthey have just received direct from the manufacturers and importers thelargest stock of Cloaks, Dolmans, Ulsters, etc., to be seen in the countywhich will be sold at astonishingly low prices.
Broche Shawls, Cashmere shawls, of every description at A. A. Newman& Co.'s.
HOSIERY. An endless variety in ladies', misses', and children's Silkand Wool Hosiery for fall and winter wear just received at A. A. Newman& Co.'s.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Houses are now in great demand, but the supply is way behind.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Wellington is making preparations to put in a system of waterworks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Several loads of new corn have been sold on our streets the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Charley France, of Wellington, was in the city a few hours last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
We last week turned out a lot of business cards for J. H. Hilliard &Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Several weddingsthree to a certaintyare set down for the fall months.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Universalist preaching at McLaughlin's Hall tonight. Come, everybody.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The new house being put up by Mr. T. R. Houghton will be for rent whencompleted.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
A barber shop on the premises is one of the attractions of the LelandHotel at this writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. Ingersoll, the station agent at this point, will be home Friday,no preventing providence.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The fair at Winfield began yesterday and will close Friday. Admissiontwenty-five cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Capt. Rarick and M. N. Sinnott are each putting up a residence in thewestern part of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. Homer Lasher is clerking in the dry goods and clothing establishmentof J. C. Lusky & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. R. E. Kirkpatrick and family left for Colorado this week, where theyintend to make their future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Col. Wm. Whiting and assigns have been granted the franchise to lay gaspipes and to erect gas works in the city of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Williams Dramatic Co. next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday atMcLaugh-lin's Hall. Tickets for sale at post office.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Among the new residences now going up in town we notice that of C. L.Swarts, G. W. Miller, Dr. J. M. Wright, and J. T. Hoffman.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Rev. E. Manford Clark, Universalist missionary to Kansas, will hold servicesin McLaughlin's Hall tonight. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The young ladies of the M. E. Church will give a necktie social at theresidence of Mrs. James Hill tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The County Treasurer has collected $128,672.76 for the tax levy of 1882,being the largest amount of taxes ever collected in one year in Cowley County,and less delinquent.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Those nobby gold letters on the office windows of the Leland Hotel wereput on by Messrs. Allen & Braggins, the "Boss" painters, andare just the tastiest sign in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
D. E. Sifford has now nearly completed in the west part of town a neatand commodious residence. We are glad Mr. Sifford has concluded to oncemore take up his home with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. J. P. Farrar and wife, of Maine, arrived in our city last week, andintend to make their future home with us. We are glad to welcome Mr. andMrs. Farrar to the social circle of our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
MARRIED. Mr. J. H. Willis, clerk at the Leland Hotel, and Miss Ida M.Beck, of Winfield, were married in the latter city last Saturday afternoon.We wish the young couple a long and happy life.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. Beall, who has been around town the past few days looking after thenew mill now in course of erection, left for a visit to his old home atDecatur, Illinois, Monday, to be absent about two weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Figgs, of Kentucky, and Mr.and Mrs. Holmes, of Wichita, while in the city last week upon a visit totheir former friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hilliard.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Miss L. Mann & Co. desire to inform their many patrons that theyhave just received their fall stock of millinery goods, which contain allthe novelties and latest styles. Ladies are invited to call and examine.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers at their new room under Highland Hall haveone of the largest and best stocks of clothing and gents' furnishing goodsever brought to the city. Call in and see if it "ish not so."
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Standing Bear, on invitation of Inspector Haworth, has gone to ArkansasCity to be treated for a disease of the eyes. It is a long journey for theold chief, and we hope it will not prove fruitless. Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Attention is called to the ad. of Mrs. Wm. Henderson, elsewhere in thisissue. From it the ladies will see that a large and complete millinery stockawaits their inspection; embracing everything in the latest styles and novelties.[Already typed ad.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
W. D. Mowry left last Monday for an extended trip throughout the East.It is with a great deal of uncertainty that his friends await his home coming,and rumors to the effect that he is about to "branch out" arefreely indulged in.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
We call attention to the new "ad." of Mr. G. W. Childers inthis issue. Mr. Childers has constantly on hand at his stand just southof Godehard's grocery a fine line of sewing machines and organs, both newand second hand. Call and see him. [Already typed ad.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
We were glad to see the smiling face of our old time friend, Will Berkey,behind the counters of our new dry goods and clothing man, J. C. Lusky &Co. Will is a jolly good fellow and his hosts of friends will be glad tosee him once more with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Messrs. Cronkhite & Coonrod have secured the exclusive right of saleof the Franklin lightning rods in four counties and will make their headquartersin this city. The TRAVELER has put up for the firm an elegant lot of officestationery.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Speaking of the late ball game, the Winfield Courier says theirboys gave this victory to their opponents in order to encourage a futurecontest. And our boys have been kicking them- selves ever since for allowinga Winfield outfit to outdo them in magnanimity.
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Trial Docket for the October Term, 1883.
CRIMINAL DOCKET - FIRST DAY.
State vs. Frank Manny.
State vs. Jacob Case.
State vs. Charles A. Cooper et al.
State vs. N. B. Lagle.
State vs. Grant Dover et al.
SECOND DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
1. John S. Mann vs. J. D. Burt et al.
2. Hackney & McDonald vs. Bolton and Creswell Townships.
3. Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co. Vs. Peter Thompson et al.
4. Harrison Harrod vs. Moses Harrod.
5. Chicago Lumber Co. vs. Bolton and Creswell Townships.
6. N. S. Burnham vs. M. O. Burnham.
7. J. J. Clark vs. S. J. Rice et al.
8. Eliza Reihl vs. Joseph Likowski.
9. John S. Johnson vs. J. M. Boyles.
10. M. S. Mann vs. Adam Mann.
11. In the matter of Assignment of I. L. McCommon.
12. Houghton & Speers vs. James Harden, County Treasurer.
13. L. C. Harter vs. Harriet A. Pratt et al.
14. M. L. Robinson vs. C. C. Pierce et al.
15. Matthew Chambers vs. Peter Myers.
16. Isaac White vs. James Gilkey.
17. Mary Lowes vs. William Gould et al.
18. Joseph Merrick vs. A. C. Williams et al.
Lack of space prevents us giving the docket in full this week, but itwill appear in next week's issue unabridged. The above constitutes but thefirst two days' proceedings.
[CHILOCCO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
As the building for the above institution is nearing completion, it istime for us to have something to say concerning it: The building was builtunder the direction of the Interior Department, and of course the schoolwill be sustained by the government. Indian school inspector, Maj. J. M.Haworth, by whom the school was located, has full charge of the enterprise,and will himself select a superintendent, who will appoint the remainderof the employees for the various departments of the school. The superintendentis allowed four teachers, one clerk, an industrial teacher, and four mechanics,besides a matron, an assistant matron, cook, seamstress, laundress, etc.As it is an industrial institution, there are to be 900 acres fenced infor a farm, and on the start 400 cows will be placed in the fenced pasture.The children for the school are to be collected from the various Territoryagencies, and the general course of instruction will be similar to thatof the Carlisle school.
Cheyenne Transporter.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Williams Dramatic Co. Owing to our inability to make favorable arrangementswith the managers of the new hall, we have secured McLaughlin's Hall fora season of four nights, commencing Monday, Oct. 1. We beg to assure theamusem*nt loving public that no pains will be spared to make our patronsas comfortable as possible, and with our full stock of scenery, splendidorchestra, and company of dramatic artists, we hope to merit the same liberalpatronage and approbation that has greeted us in every town in Kansas thatwe have visited this season. The opening play will be the new comedy writtenby Miss Mattie Williams entitled "The Little duch*ess," with achange of programme every night.
[PASTURE ENCLOSED BY EVANS, HUNTER & NEWMAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The pasture now being enclosed by Evans, Hunter & Newman on the Cheyenneand Arapaho reservation is an immense affair, taking some 250 miles of barbedwire fence to enclose it. There will be about 150 miles of cross fencing,making in all about 400 miles of fence. The range thus secured is one ofthe finest in the southwest, having an abundance of fine, pure water, anda luxuriant growth of nutritious grass. This, with their interest in theComanche pool, will make them the largest cattle owners in this section,and if they have the success that has heretofore met their investments,they will make a mint of money in the next few years. Medicine LodgeCresset.
[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The following order of business was adopted by the board of county commissionersat their July meeting of 1883, by which all their future regular meetingswill be governed, and persons having business to bring before the boardwill appear on the day set apart for the transaction of such business asthey may have for consideration.
First day: Legal claims.
Second day: Road petitions in order as filed.
Third day: School matters.
Fourth day: Tax matters.
Fifth day: Miscellaneous matters.
[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Republican County Central Committee. You are hereby called to meet atthe Courier office in the city of Winfield, on the 27th day of September,1883, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. Business of a most important character for theinterest of the party will come before you. If you cannot come yourself,don't fail to have your township represented at this meeting.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Constant Items.
Of all the press drills bought, I know of but one that has been usedthe entire season, that being Mr. Midkiff's.
A. C. Holland and wife, of Dexter, were over on a visit last week.
Bob Holland says there is a mighty mean man in the United States mailservice to steal a letter containing forty cents he was sending to Topeka.Never mind, it won't happen again.
Last Wednesday will be remembered in this locality as "Rock Haulers'day." It was the day that rock was hauled for the U. B. Church to beerected at this place. The men of the crowd hauled 21 loads of stone andthe ladies furnished an excellent dinner and supper in the hall over thestore. An extra fine time was had.
The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church was dedicated last Sunday, Elder Kingand Rev. Dr. Phillips officiating. ELIZA.
[HIGHLAND HALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Highland Hall. The agent of the Williams Dramatic company was in thecity last week, but failed to secure the hall, as an agreement could notbe made as to rent. Our people have a good hall, elegantly furnished, withscenery and stage requisite, well heated and lighted, which was offeredat, we think, very reasonable rates for an opening. While we think the companyhas missed it a little in not taking the hall, we still hope they may getremunerative houses next week at McLaughlin's Hall.
[POST OFFICE BOXES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The postmaster general has sent the following instructions to all postoffices in the country for the benefit of the public. Our readers will dowell to note them, and remember that our P. M., in carrying out these instructions,is but doing his duty as an agent.
No box at any post office shall be assigned to the use of any personuntil the rent thereof has been paid for at least the quarter in advance.The mail of persons holding boxes and refusing to pay box rent for one quarterin advance shall be put in the general delivery.
Postmasters at offices not located in government buildings will requirea deposit of 50 cents for each key to lock boxes and drawers rented by them,and on return of the keys they will refund the amount deposited therefor.In cases where from any cause the postmaster is unable to obtain the keyor keys from a retiring box renter, the lock upon the box or drawer to whichsuch key belongs must be changed by removing to some other box, or a newlock put thereon.
In obedience to the above instructions, the postmaster here will requireall persons holding keys to lock boxes the 1st of October next to eitherreturn all keys that have been taken to same, or deposit 50 cents for eachkey so taken.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Sam Townsend, a Pawnee Indian who has learned the printer's trade atwhich he is competent to do a full day's work, and Luke Phillips, a NezPerce, a proficient shoemaker, passed through the city on their way fromthe Carlisle school to pay a visit to their respective tribes. The youngmen called upon the TRAVELER, where Indians of their sort are ever wel-come. They will return to Pennsylvania in a few weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mrs. E. D. Eddy, accompanied by her two little daughters and her mother,Mrs. W. B. Sherburne, arrived in the city last Friday from Maine, wherethe party have been spending the summer at their old home. We are trulyglad that Mrs. Eddy's health has been benefited by the visit, only hopingthat the improvement may be permanent and that many years of happiness arein store for her in her western home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Last Saturday we welcomed to Arkansas City once more Rob. P. Scott, brotherof our Capt. C. M. Scott. Rob has not graced the western world since 1879,when he and his valiant brother put in their time shooting buffalo on thepresent townsite of Caldwell. Time has changed, but Rob is as irrepressibleas ever, and we wish him a pleasant time during his anticipated month'svisit to southern Cowley.
[OLD SOLDIERS' REUNION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Senator Plumb, Hon. Chas. W. Blair, Col. Hallowell, Congressmen Hanbackand Peters have accepted invitations to be present and address the boysat the old soldiers' reunion to be held on the fair grounds in WinfieldOctober 17, 18, and 19. It will be a rousing old fashioned reunionsuch anone, in point of real enjoyment as has never been held in Kansas.
[TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The Kiowa train which left here on Tuesday took a carload of barbed wireto be used in fencing a pasture for the Kiowa and Comanche herd. This isthe first step toward carrying out Col. Hunt's scheme for the benefit ofthe Indians under his charge. The scheme is an excellent one, and if carriedout, will at the end of ten years, make the Kiowas and Comanches self-supporting.Caldwell Journal.
[HIGHLAND HALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Our Highland Hall will be opened with a good dramatic company withinthe next two weeks. Further notice will be given in due season.
LATER. As we go to press, we learn Mr. Farrar has received a telegramfrom the agent of a first-class theater company asking the privilege ofopening the Highland. The agent will probably be here today or tomorrowto make dates.
[TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The central division of the Cowley County Teachers' Association holdsits first meeting on September 28 and 29, at the high school building inWinfield. Their programme consists of music, essays, recitations, address,and general discussion of the different methods of school government. TheDexter division of the association meets next Friday and Saturday at Dexter.
[CHEROKEES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Notice to Occupants of Cherokee Strip Lands. All persons not having licensein the Cherokee Strip by September 26 will be reported by me to the InteriorDepartment as intruders, and their range rights disputed by me before theboard of directors of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association. D. W. LIPE,Treasurer, Cherokee Nation.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Miss Mariana Burgess, of the Carlisle Indian training school, was inthe city last Friday and spent several days visiting her friends, Mr. andMrs. S. Matlack. The lady started for the Territory Monday morning, whithershe goes for the purpose of selecting some of the Indian scholars for transferto the Carlisle school.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Standing Bear and Big Tree, two of the most prominent Indian chiefs ofthe Kiowa and Comanche tribe, are camped at Geuda Springs to enable themto use the water for their eyes, which they say is doing them good. Thehistory of these two men is remarkable and would make a volume of interestingevents.
[ANTI-MONOPOLY TICKET FOR COUNTY OFFICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The following is the national anti-monopoly ticket for county offices.For sheriff, T. F. Teters, of Silver Creek; treasurer, Adam Walck, of Maple,county clerk, C. C. Krow, of Tisdale; register of deeds, H. J. Sanford,of Richland; surveyor, Chas. McClung, of Vernon; coroner, Jas. H. Land,of Walnut.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. C. H. Sylvester returned to his Wisconsin home on the 2:45 trainlast Saturday morning. The chosen few who kept the watches of the nightwith him are in a measure regaining their wonted elasticity of step andbrightness of eye, though still evincing a fondness for early hours.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Two horse thieves were arrested by Geo. McIntire charged with stealinghorses in Missouri, and as the man they were stolen from was on hand andfully identified the property, the law will take its course and the thieveswill be returned to Missouri, and penned, we hope.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
J. C. Lusky & Co., the new dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, bootsand shoes men, can be found in the north room under the Highland Hall, wherethey invite the public to call and examine their large and well selectedstock, embracing everything new in the above lines. This firm has securedthe services as salesman of Mr. Wm. Berkey, who will be glad to welcomehis old friends.
[PETIT JURORS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The following persons have been drawn to serve as petit jurors at theOctober term of the district court: D. N. Dressler, Tisdale Township; B.E. Murphy, Walnut; H. H. Causey, R. R. Phelps, Silver Creek; David Davey,Maple; Thomas Tice, J. R. Cottingham, Richland;
W. S. Williamson, Liberty; Thos. S. Jackson, Vernon; W. S. Ridenour,Creswell; Rudolph Wellman, Vernon; W. H. Butler, Fairview.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Al Horn, of the Big Boot shoe store, has a treat in store for his patronsnext month and we advise them to look out for his novel, new, and impressivead, which will then appear. His stock is new and elegant and must be seento be appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Baptist Services. There will be Baptist services held in the First PresbyterianChurch next Sunday morning at the usual hour.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Our harness man, T. R. Houghton, has received a full line of horse blanketsand other winter goods.
